Hey all,
Just wondering when you tried sleeping on your side successfully. I haven't tried it yet but sleeping on my back is not the greatest(as you all know).
Is it best to sleep on op side or non op side?
Thanks X
You definitely need to check with your doctor before sleeping on either side. There is a chance of dislocation if fine before you are ready. It was a couple of months before I could sleep on my opposite side and longer on the affected side. However, I have amazing range of motion now, can't feel the new hip no matter how I sleep. I even use that leg/hip to get up off the floor putting all the weight on that side. Just be careful, take your time, be patient and follow doctor's directions.
Thanks Joyce. I don't have a follow up until the 12 weeks check up. I am just past 6 week post op. The thought of having to sleep on my back for another 6 weeks at least isn't appealing.x
I know. I hated sleeping on my back! It's possible you could sleep differently in another couple of weeks (maybe even mow). Can you give your doctor a call to ask? Sometimes it also depends on whether the surgery was done posterior or anterior (at least that was what I was told). Mine was posterior which is a bit harder.
I was sleeping on the non-op (left) side from day one, and switching to my back from time to time. I was a tummy/right-side sleeper before the op (four months ago). In the past week or so, I've been tummy sleeping again, with a small cushion under me so I'm not quite lying flat. I sometimes wake up on the right side.
My surgeon said it was ok when it felt comfortable to do so
My post op instructions said sleep on back for 6 weeks but must admit after 3 weeks i went on non operated side well supported by cushions --as its my 3rd hip op i feel able to make some judgements about whats right for my body - but the only safe advice i can give you is to follow your surgeons instructions - sorry x
My doctor said that I can sleeping my side it's best to sleep on the non operated side...
I think it depends on which cut your surgeon used? I was able to sleep on my sides from the beginning of week 3. I had bilateral anterior HR. It seems to be a huge problem for most folks.
Yes l was told in hospital if l wanted to try sleeping on my non operated side they would prop me up with pillows but at this time it was so painful l could not. Was not until 2 to 3 weeks post op l could sleep on non operated side with a pillow between my legs. I now have had both done so l have no unoperated side but l am 7 weeks posr second op and can sleep on any side with a pillow between my legs but only for so long as it start to get a bit uncomfortable and l change sides and then eventually move onto my back. Still not back to normal sleeping far from it but l am getting there
Laura x
Sleep on whichever is most comfy - if it isn't comfortable, don't sleep on that side, your body will soon tell you.
After my first operation I was good and did as I was told and didn't start until 6 weeks post-op. You should check, but I started at 3-4 weeks post op at my risk after the second operation.
First time, the operated side was more comfortable, second time, the Non operated side was more comfortable.
Graham
Hi girl,
I too was allowed to sleep on unoperated side from day 1 while in hospital - Staff showed me where to put pillow (between knees) and turn ...
I think that having an option instead of mandatory sleeping on back, made the difference for me -
Also, physical therapist might be able to advise you ..
How are you doing otherwise?
big warm hug
renee
Hi Worriedgirl 29 I'm now just 5 weeks post op on Friday and I have managed to get a couple of hours the last two nights on my non operated side with a thick pillow between my legs. I do tend to go back over onto my back after this though. I haven't asked my surgeon about this as don't see him till 12 weeks. Hope you get a better answer from others in the forum and some sleep!
Best wishes from Bonnie Scotland
Jan