Hiya
I stopped the pain killers a little after one week it really does get better.
You are meant to sleep upright for minimum two weeks I had my two week checkup this week and the nurse wants me to continue upright maybe till six weeks. Then after that you can sleep on your back but not your side for a while.
Has your nurse told you something different?
For sleeping upright has to be a 45 degree angle. I got a batwing cushion that someone recommend off here. But girls tend to get the V pillows from Argos or amazon or eBay.
Xxx happy healing:)