Jennifer's Posts

Congratulations n the progress! If you start back to work, I would definitely recommend starting with half days. Especially depending on what you do. I was amazed how just sitting at a desk for an hour or two could make me so tired. If you can stay off for another few weeks, you may want to.

I was like Rose, mostly recliner because it kept me on my back (I am a side sleeper). I tried combining the bed with wedges and pillows for a few hour to give my back a break but ultimately I slept best and longest in the recliner for a month or two

I never used a recliner, but propped myself in bed so that my chest would be slightly up and I wasn't lying flat. I had to learn how to sleep on my back, no easy task. I took meds every few days in order to get some sleep. Everyone is different and many people do not use recliners, but almost everyone has trouble sleeping in the weeks/months following surgery. Sleep wherever you can - couch, chair, bed. It's hard. I feel for you. Everything is normal and all that matters is getting some sleep so that your body can heal. Take care.

I moved from recliner to bed in less than a week. I managed with a large wedge pillow to keep me elevated plus other pillows here and there. Getting out of bed was the hardest for me. I was able to start sleeping on my side, at least some of the time by week 5 or so, but YMMV.

I tried the recliner for one night, the sofa for another, and decided I had to sleep in bed. The 'pillow fort' as some have described, worked best for me from day 3. Just give yourself some options. It's like Goldilocks- you'll find what feels just right! Best of luck! ❤️

I slept in the bed immediatly but spend the rest of my time and naps in the recliner. I am a side sleeper and cant stop but it doesnt seem to be a a bad thing. I had asked a nurse and she said as long as I dont go onto my stomach its ok.