Backing off Meds & sleeping on operated side?

[Kiwi]

Hi Jennifer,
Glad you've sorted it & at least there's some logic behind the mixed pain messages now. I hadn't heard of or read about bursitis until my PT mentioned I may have it.
Good to get to the bottom of these things - especially when the solution is as simple as a quick jab! I am only just starting to sleep on my operated side now - at 14 weeks!! I put this down to both the bursitis & IT band.
Cherz
Kiwi

[stephen1254]

I just read this thread with some interest because at 17 days I am still sleeping strictly on my back - and I don't sleep well on my back. I've tried rolling onto my non-operated side with pillows between my legs but I feel increased "pressure" in the hip/incision area and I'm concerned about dislocation. Rolling onto the operated side is too painful. Is there a transition period that people go through, like first sleeping on the non-operated side, and then moving to the operated side and if so, when did you start doing that?

I've got the foam thingy that I can place between my legs and strap my legs to it, but I've avoided it because it reminds me of.....handcuffs or black leather. Do any of you use that device?

[jjmclain]

I had that pressure as well and I think it wasn't until 4 weeks when all of my restrictions were lifted that I was able to sleep better and on my non-operated side. I just can't remember!

[OtterDriver]

Non-operated side fairly quickly...maybe a week!?  Operated side (w/care) at week five.

[Arrojo]

Slept on my operated leg about 10 mins last night, 5 days after surgery. Wasn't actually directly on it, I was more on my stomach and lower leg.

Dr. Su
RBHR 4/9/12

[Kiwi]

Hey stephen1254,
I think it's different for each person, depending on individual recovery rates, surgical procedure & after care instructions.
My surgeon was happy for me to be sleeping on my non operated side with two pillows between my legs from when I was still in hospital. It took me ages to sleep on the operated side, but as mentioned earlier in this thread, it turned out I had bursitis.
Good luck.
Cherz
Kiwi

[LAB123]

I'm in with the group moving a little more slowly... Almost three weeks out and still sleeping only on my back. I can lie on my non operated side for a few minutes with pillows between my legs, not even close to being able to lie on the operated side. Also  still using two  crutches for any significant walk, cane for short distances around the house. I was getting frustrated but after reading lots  of posts here I realize we're all unique and recover at our own pace...thanks for all of the info!

[stephen1254]

At day 17 I was sleeping on my back. Day 22 and I've been sleeping on both sides without issue. It's just a question of time for everything to return to normal.