benjigirl Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I know its only been a week, but I really am beginning to despair of being able to sleep on my left side again. Does this diminish or am l stuck with tenderness every time I touch or lie on this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnlebean Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 This will go away, just hang in there. I was one of the lucky ones I was able to lay on my left side after a night or two. Although I tried not to so that I did twist or move the port. It varies for everyone but I am sure in another week or so you will be able to tolerate or even lay on that side. I know some people on here it was months before they could! All the best to you, Jenelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry, seven months in and I still can't sleep on my left side:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I can lay on my left side but it is still tender and I am always aware of the port. 10 months for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 8 Months for me and I just started laying on that side last month. I can sleep on it for awhile, but I wake up aching and roll over. I am sure I will always feel it, I am used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would say it gets better, But also everyone is different. I can sleep on my belly & have been for a few weeks - I was band on 5/20/09 I can sleep on my sides too. I have NO problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeannaMiller Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I know its only been a week, but I really am beginning to despair of being able to sleep on my left side again. Does this diminish or am l stuck with tenderness every time I touch or lie on this thing? My tenderness has diminished as time has passed. By 3 weeks after surgery, I didn't have any tenderness anymore. The only time I feel anything is if I stretch too far with pressure. I am 5 weeks in now. I know it will continue to get better! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjigirl Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks you guys- I feel sorta comforted- it seems I won't know for a while, and thats ok. I've lost 14 kilos already! (about 30 pounds) so how can I complain about ANYTHING???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now