Hi msvjv,

For constipation, you can take stool softeners (pills). They should have put this in your take-home instructions. Miralax also works and adds water to the intestines. A very aggressive medicine is Dulcolax (bisacodyl). Take this stuff with care as you can get too much of a good thing........

As for sleeping, if you sleep on your side, put a firm pillow between your knees. This keeps your hip from bending. Actually, it's a good practice every night as it also keeps the spine relatively straight. Make sure it is a firm, memory foam pillow.