Getting in and out of bed Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterDecember 14, 2015 Sit down on the edge of the bed, reaching back with one hand at a time. Enter the bed by supporting your upper body with your arms and bringing your legs into the bed. You may need help to keep your legs apart. Reverse this when you get out of bed When you are lying in bed, you can sleep on either side ONLY if you have a pillow between your legs.