trouble sleeping and getting comfortable...

	Quote:
Originally Posted by UKsister I used loads and loads of pillows too after my TAH. I like sleeping on my side and find it difficult to get comfortable lying on my back. I was propping myself up on 3-4 pillows, 1 on each side to stop me rolling over to the side and another one under my knees to keep them bent. DH had to leave the bed for a while as there wasn't enough room for him with all the pillows!

My DH feels the same way. But he did say he would rather me be comfy than him so bless his heart. Last night I even stole the one pillow he was allowed while he was asleep. I'm evil like that

	Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia1077 My DH feels the same way. But he did say he would rather me be comfy than him so bless his heart. Last night I even stole the one pillow he was allowed while he was asleep. I'm evil like that

I like it!!!! I'm sure you needed it more than he did!

I have a heating pad in my recliner where I sleep and it helps ALOT. I have been in the recliner since November so I am used to it. I had a liver resection (60% of liver removed) in November and it was awful so I had to learn to sleep in the recliner. I am used to it now. My legs are really restless and it feels like I will go crazy sometimes because I want to just kick around, but it passes. I have found sleep really comes easy when I take advil PM. It really really works. I only use it a few times a month, but I will use it when I need it. The pain pills make me feel "good" so I take them a few times a week. I love me some red wine and that helps too. Duplin Carolina Red is wonderful red wine(sweet). I hope you get some rest. The body needs rest in order to heal. God Bless..........

I am 5 days post op and that is the main prob I have, trying to get comfortable to sleep. I am also a side sleeper, but haven't been able to get comfortable. If my side and belly is ok, my butt and back hurt. I am using a lot of pillows too, but seem to lose them off the bed through the night,