Re: Resuming normal sleeping positions

[Guest guest]

Hi, Helen:

I'm in my mid-50s and almost 6 weeks past surgery, so I'm just a

little ahead of you in recovery time. My sleeping instructions were

that it was OK to sleep on either side when it felt comfortable.

Although I've been able to turn onto my side OK for about two weeks

now, it's only just in the last few nights that it's been comfortable

to sleep on the (non-op) side. The operated side is coming around,

too. I was told to use a pillow between the legs for side-sleeping or

turning, and I have found that a long " body pillow " is a fabulous

help and comfort, as others on this site have suggested.

Sounds like you are doing beautifully in your recovery. I've found

this all pretty miraculous. At home, I'm walking without any cane

now, but still using one as a precaution on my walks.

All best,

lhr Dr. Gross 5/26/04

> I had my op. 4 weeks ago, and, at 59, am in the 'upper limits' of

the

> age group for BHR. I am doing really well, and have found myself

> better every day, and now going out with only 1 stick.

> Although I am sleeping reasonably well on my back, it feels very

> unnatural. Most of the info. I received in the hospital was based

on

> patients having THR - with the odd comment to me of 'you'll recover

> more quickly, and with less likelihood of dislocation'.How soon

have

> others been told they can sleep in other positions?.

> I am having the second hip operated on in 4 weeks - but after my

> first experience, I am much less apprehensive this time.

> Further to discussions on returning to work - I am fortunate in

> having good paid sick leave, but would not want to rush back. Major

> surgery is very tiring, and it is that, rather than the hip itself,

> which would prevent an early return to work.

> I am new to the site, and have enjoyed reading recent contributions.

> Helen

[Guest guest]

> > I had my op. 4 weeks ago, and, at 59, am in the 'upper limits' of

> the

> > age group for BHR. I am doing really well, and have found myself

> > better every day, and now going out with only 1 stick.

> > Although I am sleeping reasonably well on my back, it feels very

> > unnatural. Most of the info. I received in the hospital was based

> on

> > patients having THR - with the odd comment to me of 'you'll

recover

> > more quickly, and with less likelihood of dislocation'.How soon

> have

> > others been told they can sleep in other positions?.

> > I am having the second hip operated on in 4 weeks - but after my

> > first experience, I am much less apprehensive this time.

> > Further to discussions on returning to work - I am fortunate in

> > having good paid sick leave, but would not want to rush back.

Major

> > surgery is very tiring, and it is that, rather than the hip

itself,

> > which would prevent an early return to work.

> > I am new to the site, and have enjoyed reading recent

contributions.

> > Helen