Sleeping problems Started by: Sophie

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  • Sophie 4
    4p
    December 16, 2019 at 9:54 am
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    Hey ladies , so I’m currently 2wpo and everything seems to be going ok however since day 1 I have really struggled with sleeping.Before the op I would sleep flat on my front so it’s been hard trying to sleep upright, even with all the cushions and pillows I have woken up either flat on my back or on my side everyday.has anyone else been like this? I’m worried it might start causing problems as there is probably a reason everyone is meant to sleep upright x

    Heidi 217
    217p
    December 17, 2019 at 12:39 pm
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    I had the same problem, would just sit there awake for hours, i found putting at least 1 pillow under my knees so they’re fairly bend helped loads (feels comfier and stops you rolling onto your side more) xx

    Heidi 17
    17p
    December 17, 2019 at 6:02 pm
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    I was dreading sleeping post op. As I’m pretty much an owl and am a very light sleeper! Surprisingly I’ve slept well but I have been on a reclining sofa so maybe try that if you have access? Tonight is my 4th sleep since the op and am going to try going in my actual bed and will get my mum to build me a fortress around me to stop me rolling, have you got v pillows? X

    Emma 2
    2p
    December 18, 2019 at 2:43 am
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    Hi girls I’m 6days po and having really bad back pain got all the pillows I can even a v shaped one but still doesnt ease literally finding it difficult to sleep its driving me crazy now ? anyone got any tips? I suffer with pancreatitis and thought this would be a breeze compared to that oh how wrong was I ? my boobs are pretty good pain wise just my back, take the daily pain meds they gave me and also my morphine when needed and it’s not touching my back pain at all ? xx

    soph 16
    16p
    December 18, 2019 at 9:01 pm
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    Sleeping with a pillow under my knees stopped me sliding down and really helped with the back pain, I also found making sure my head was propped up enough helped!! X

    Sophie 4
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    December 19, 2019 at 11:58 am
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    Thankyou for your responses I have tried with a v pillow and a million pillows around me.I was fine the first couple days because it would hurt being or my side but since the pain has gone i just can’t seem to get to sleep.Has anyone been told what would happen if we do sleep on our side?

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