Post surgery sleep comfort

General
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I will be having surgery Jan 11. What’s the best way to sleep comfortably after. I’m trying to get things in order so I’m prepared.

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For me it was lying on my back on couch so i couldnt roll over in my sleep cause i am a stomach sleeper. Pillows surrounding you on bed also work. I used really soft pillows and was propped up to keep pressure down.

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For me it was lying on back propped up and surroundi g myself with pillows so i couldnt roll over as i am usually a stomach sleeper. I used super soft pillows under my head and sometimes slept on couch as it was easier for me to get up and down. I also set up a table next to me for drinks, snacks and meds so if i felt bad i wouldnt have to get up. But if you have someone to take care of you that wont be an issue. Best of luck.

allura

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ok well i was in the icu for a week after surgery, and during that week i was on meds so i didn't have trouble sleeping at all. and after i came off the meds i was just so tired that i had no trouble sleeping as all your energy is put toward healing you. i was in hospital and my bed was at a completely upright sitting position and i fell asleep like that, mid eating a sandwich (it was in my mouth, mid bite.) with a freezing pack leaking freezing cold water on me. i didn't know it was leaking as i thought it was just water coming of the outside of the freezing pack which was on my head.

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Thanks guys!! I’ll will keep you updated. I hope you didn’t choke on your sandwich lol.

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haha luckly i had some very caring and nice nurses there that helped me out



blhohensee said:

Thanks guys!! I'll will keep you updated. I hope you didn't choke on your sandwich lol.