Sleeping on your back required after surgery?

[Xavier]

I am 10 days post op now, my surgeon removed the bandages a few days ago. My incisions started to itch real badly but it's OK now. I've also been sleeping on my side but experimented with sleeping on my belly as I usually do last night, I woke up  to some swelling on the right side. My surgeon didn't tell me anything about sleeping so I am wondering if anyone here was told to sleep on their back for a few weeks post surgery?

[Viking75]

I was told 4 weeks minimum.

[rhyno18]

I was told three weeks. I slept in a recliner. Otherwise I know I would've flipped on my stomach during the night.

[Viking75]

If you put 2 pillows close beside your body in your bed, It is almost impossible to turn in your sleep. (tip from Dr Jacobs)

[Xavier]

Hmm, surprised they didn't tell me anything about that then... I got some swelling on my right side after I woke up and I slept primarily on my right side. Hope it isn't anything serious.