Question:
When did any of you start sleeping on your stomach again?

I always slept on my stomach until I had the surgery. I am just about 6 weeks post op and still feel uncomfortable. Has anyone had this same thing at 6 weeks? I appreciate any input. Thanks.    — Marlene H. (posted on September 24, 2001)

September 24, 2001
i am just six weeks post op now and started sleeping on my tummy and side about a week ago. Sometimes it is comfortable and sometimes it isn't..i use alot of pillows though so it takes most of the pressure off of my tummy. Do whatever you feel comfortable doing.
   — paula B.

September 24, 2001
I had surgery (LAP) on 6-12-01, and to be honest I have slept on my stomach since the day of surgery. I did use alot of pillows. I think we all have different comfort levels and when it feels right for you, you'll know it.. Good Luck!!
   — Stephanie B.

September 24, 2001
I am 6 weeks post op, too, and I have been sleeping on my side and stomach since about 2 weeks post op. When I went to have my staples out (I had Lap RNY) a week post op they told me I could sleep however I wanted - as long as it was comfortable. At first I couldn't always sleep on my side or tummy because of the horrible gas pains (ugh!) but now I sleep like I never had surgery.
   — Jen S.

September 24, 2001
I was sleeping on my stomach the second night in the hospital after my RNY lap. I also slept on my stomach the night of my breast reduction and lift. I just roll over in my sleep and there's not a lot of choice. My surgeon told me I shouldn't be sleeping on my stomach when he woke me up but it didn't seem like it was a critical thing. I'm four month post op and doing fine so apparently it didn't hurt me to do it. Good luck. Sherry
   — sherry hedgecock

September 24, 2001
It took me about 3 weeks before I could sleep on my side or stomach. I wasn't in pain, but just too sore to roll over. I had open rny on October 15, 1999
   — Beth G.

September 24, 2001
I started sleeping on my side at about 2 weeks and just started sleeping on my stomach this week. It hasn't bothered me too much, just a little soreness.
   — Robin O.

September 25, 2001
I am just a little over 4 weeks post-op and have been able to sleep on my stomach since I got my g-tube out at 2 weeks. It is uncomfortable without my binder on so I always wear it to bed and most of the day too!!
   — shirley J.

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