Swollen tummy caused by tossing and turning

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Originally Posted by Sprinkles11 I haven't noticed a swollen tummy from tossing and turning but I felt something pull the other night when I rolled over. It caused a sharp pain that brought tears to my eyes. I hurt the next day and eventually the pain went away.

What direction were you rolling in? I was able to sleep on my side right away after surgery, but if I wanted to change sides, I had to be careful to roll from one side onto my back and then onto the other side. If I forgot and attempted to roll from one side onto my belly and then onto the other side... OUCH!

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Originally Posted by SurprisedInNB What direction were you rolling in? I was able to sleep on my side right away after surgery, but if I wanted to change sides, I had to be careful to roll from one side onto my back and then onto the other side. If I forgot and attempted to roll from one side onto my belly and then onto the other side... OUCH!

I was laying on my left side and went to turn over by going on my stomach and over to my right side. Not smart on my part but then again I was half asleep.

No one's responsible for what they're doing when they're half asleep. I certainly wouldn't want to be held responsible for some of the things I've *said* in that condition! *grin*

But look at this way: your body did exactly what it was supposed to do. It sent a good, sharp pain along your nerves to wake you and stop you from moving further in a way that you weren't ready to move yet.

If your experience turns out to be like mine, then you'll be able to do belly rolls in another week or two.

I used a small pillow last night. Made me too sweaty. (The house isn't properly cooled) I am going to sleep with the binder on tonight.

Ruthie