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Sleeping position after hip surgery?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 14, 2022 | Replies (17)
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@cindiwass

Thanks. I don't like sleeping on my back, so that worries me. I'm a comfortable side sleeper, and I notice I'm better on the side that's going to be operated on. 🙁
I'm also wondering if I can sleep on my recliner lift chair because of the way the legs are positioned as I'm resting. I just wonder what position is best for recovery. I know, I know, I have a lot of questions. I probably should just forget them and go ahead with the surgery. (sigh) I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow, I'll let all you kind folks know what's going on. Thank you all so much!!

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | May 4, 2022

@cindiwass These are all good questions to ask your doctor and your medical team. While I did not ask about sleeping on a recliner because it's not something I do it seems like a very good question to me. Before the total hip replacement surgery the back and hip pain was disturbing my sleep. I was asked about symptoms during the initial evaluation for the surgery and I brought this up. Now, if I have trouble sleeping which still happens on occasion it's not because of pain.

So, you're seeing your doctor today. Please ask the sleep positioning questions and I hope your doctor will be reassuring to you. Surgery is scary and I was filled with all sorts of worries. Your fear is there for a reason as it's protecting you. Take the fear with you to your medical appointment, and try not to avoid it. Would you come back here and let me know what your doctor says?

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