Portside sleeping problems

[benjigirl]

I know its only been a week, but I really am beginning to despair of being able to sleep on my left side again.

Does this diminish or am l stuck with tenderness every time I touch or lie on this thing?

[Jnlebean]

This will go away, just hang in there. I was one of the lucky ones I was able to lay on my left side after a night or two. Although I tried not to so that I did twist or move the port.

It varies for everyone but I am sure in another week or so you will be able to tolerate or even lay on that side. I know some people on here it was months before they could!

All the best to you,

Jenelle

[ValleyGirl]

Sorry, seven months in and I still can't sleep on my left side:(

[CottonwoodAZ]

I can lay on my left side but it is still tender and I am always aware of the port. 10 months for me

[BandDiva]

8 Months for me and I just started laying on that side last month. I can sleep on it for awhile, but I wake up aching and roll over. I am sure I will always feel it, I am used to it.

[shiney42]

I would say it gets better, But also everyone is different. I can sleep on my belly & have been for a few weeks - I was band on 5/20/09 I can sleep on my sides too. I have NO problem

[DeannaMiller]

I know its only been a week, but I really am beginning to despair of being able to sleep on my left side again.

Does this diminish or am l stuck with tenderness every time I touch or lie on this thing?

My tenderness has diminished as time has passed. By 3 weeks after surgery, I didn't have any tenderness anymore. The only time I feel anything is if I stretch too far with pressure. I am 5 weeks in now. I know it will continue to get better! Good luck!

[benjigirl]

Thanks you guys- I feel sorta comforted- it seems I won't know for a while, and thats ok. I've lost 14 kilos already! (about 30 pounds) so how can I complain about ANYTHING????