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@kenadysanaa, My first 30 days was while I was living at the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester MN. That was 15 years ago, so the only thing that I remember was pillows and rolled blankets for support. I gradually was strong enough and brave enough to roll slightly to my side with support of pillows and blankets. That was a big accomlishment because I am a side sleeper! I do remember wanting to, "just sleep all night' after release from hospital. Unfortunately that had to wait a while longer.
After returning home, I remember how good my own bed felt! And like, footballmum, I needed naps. Daily naps were on my daily agenda! Gradually the naps became less frequent.
One thing that I have learned to limit in my diet, evem today, is anything with caffeine. So that might be something for you to consider.

@kenadysanaa, I realize that you are still recovering from your liver transplant surgery and that you do need to take it easy. However, if your lack of sleep continues to be a problem, or if it disrupts your daily life, please discuss it with your transplant team. Will you be having a 4 month follow appointment?

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Hi! Yes, pillows have been helping me a lot, and as the days have passed since posting this, I am starting to figure out more how to position the pillows and my body to get sleep. I still wake up at night here and there, but there’s been some progress in the comfort area and getting to sleep :)! & Yes, I update my transplant team on my condition. I haven’t reached 1 month post-op yet, so I see someone weekly at the moment.