Are there any other options than sleeping on your back following surgery?

By Jenijen1964 on 25 Jul 2012

Good morning everyone. I live in Windsor Ontario. Here's my biggest concern. I was born with spina bifida meningocele. I had surgery as an infant and I have arthritis in my back. I can't sleep on my back. I can't even lie on my back for very long. I need to sleep on my side to be comfortable. From all of the posts I have read it appears that you must sleep on your back following surgery........any ideas? I really think that a BR will help my back pain.

Comments (2)

InneedofTT 13 Aug 2012

I was able to sleep on my side as soon as the drain tubes were removed which was 2days PO for me.

Flgal77 28 Jul 2012

Are you able to sleep in a recliner? I slept in my parent's recliner for the first few nights. I am just past 2 weeks post op and am still not comfortably sleeping on my sides. I hope you find some good answers. Good Luck!