I ate alot of prunes to avoid constipation and it seemed to work. I slept in bed, but found I was most comfortable with pillows to raise my head and shoulders and also a pillow under my knees. I suppose a recliner would have worked just as well but didn't think of it. Despite being tethered to a catheter, the leg bag permits mobility and I tried to get out of the house everyday for a walk. Even though the pace was slow getting outside was a plus for me.