sleeping upright

by JNo101 23rd March 2010, 3:16 pm

is it essential to sleep upright post op? ive been pretty much in a flat position at night since my op last thurs, my surgeon didnt mention sleeping position to me so i didnt think about it. ive been pretty comfortable on my back and not got any swelling so is that ok? ive not been on my side, that is uncomfortable!! xxx

by **RoxyChick** 23rd March 2010, 3:18 pm

As long as you're sleeping upright (ie, not laying on your sides or boobs) then you're fine to lay down flat.

I think most people, when they hear 'sleep upright' think they literally need to sleep sitting up. There's a huge difference, one being that you'll actually get a decent night sleep!

by JNo101 23rd March 2010, 6:00 pm

haha, too right! thanks! was worrying i might have done some damage! xx

by Jemmy 23rd March 2010, 6:01 pm

Mr C didn't tell me to sleep upright. I did though as I found it really difficult pulling myself up. x

by **COOKIE** 23rd March 2010, 8:51 pm

I've always been told that you should keep your head and shoulders raised for 7-10 days depending on your swelling. You don't have to sit bolt upright, just have your head and shoulders slightly raised.

In saying that though, if you're not experiencing any discomfort laying flat and aren't experiencing any swelling then you should be just fine as the reason for being raised is to help dispel the swelling and discomfort.

by eastla 23rd March 2010, 8:53 pm

I was told to sleep in a raised position, didn't need to be upright just slightly raised xx

by Lynnie 23rd March 2010, 8:59 pm

Phew, that's a relief! I've been thinking I'd have to sleep downstairs in the reclining chair! x

by eastla 23rd March 2010, 9:03 pm

Lynnie wrote:Phew, that's a relief! I've been thinking I'd have to sleep downstairs in the reclining chair! x

I actually did this for a few nights out of choice and found it really comfortable !!

I am always falling asleep on my sofa sleeping upright Icon_rolleyes

xx

by alfie 23rd March 2010, 9:09 pm

I wouldn't have been able to get out of bed If I'd lay flat for that first week. Once I was down I needed help to get up. lol

xx

by mizzpink23 23rd March 2010, 10:16 pm

alfie wrote:I wouldn't have been able to get out of bed If I'd lay flat for that first week. Once I was down I needed help to get up. lol

xx

ha haa!! yep, me too!!!! sleeping upright 557141

by JoanneR85 23rd March 2010, 10:36 pm

Glad that's clearer because I actually thought you had to sleep upright

by Jemmy 24th March 2010, 11:21 am

alfie wrote:I wouldn't have been able to get out of bed If I'd lay flat for that first week. Once I was down I needed help to get up. lol

xx

Ditto!

by Funkygirl 24th March 2010, 11:44 am

I'm still sleeping slightly raised as I gave lying completely flat on my back a go last week but it's still uncomfortable and just doesn't feel quite right to me yet.I also tried lying on my side but quickly gave that up!

Think i'm just loving sleeping against my V pillow slightly raised for now! x x

by Funkygirl 24th March 2010, 11:59 am

I'm still sleeping slightly raised as I gave lying completely flat on my back a go last week but it's still uncomfortable and just doesn't feel quite right to me yet.I also tried lying on my side but quickly gave that up!

Think i'm just loving sleeping against my V pillow slightly raised for now! x x

by Funkygirl 24th March 2010, 12:01 pm

whoooops got a bit finger happy!

by ***Sally*** 24th March 2010, 12:22 pm

I was advised to sleep propped up with cushions for 48 hours after that I was fine on my back.

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