Sleeping post-surgery

[Jacobi]

Since I'm having my op end of this month, I'm trying to plan for the recovery. I've made myself unavailable for work the two weeks following the op (should I take more time off?), and have now been practicing how to sleep on my back, and I vaguely recall this being the ideal sleeping position for the recovery, but from years of side-long sleeping, this has proven difficult.

Am I correct in assuming that sleeping on my back is the best position for post-op healing?




Thanks,

Jacobi

[jazzer]

If you have tubes it will be a little hard sleeping on your side. I tried a combination, partially on my side and back, but it was uncomfortable to say the least. As far as what is the best position for post-op healing I assume the back position would be best.

[Leeroy von Jenkins]

I've been sleeping on a couch at a slight angle to prevent me from rolling over, I naturally end up on my side of on my stomach. I'm assuming this also helps with drainage.

[jimbob356]

Grab yourself an 'L' shape pillow, or even better two of them. I'm currently useing them in bed to keep me on my back and at a slight upright angle. There about  £10 or $15.

[TheTimeIsNigh]

Sleep on your back.... This is what I did.. My mattress has handles on the sides.. so I took two belts (same type of belt) and attached one to each side.. I simply buckle myself in at night on my back.. I make it tight enough so that i'm unable to roll over.. It works quite well..