Sleeping after surgery

Hi , I had a trisegmentectomy on upper left lung ( 4 yrs ago ) and for a few weeks I had to sleep in an upright position , I got a backrest for at home which I could have at different levels which I adjusted  until I could eventually sleep on just 2 pillows , if that is of any use to know .

Wishing you well for your operation .

Take care Sandra

Thank you Sandra, that's very helpful - will have a look online.  Best wishes, Rachel

Hello Mango,

I had a right pneumonectomy and am also a side sleeper so I used a few pillows to be able to sleep upright for a while but this was awkward as they kept slipping down. Some time after I discovered you can buy V-shaped pillows which are supposed to be quite effective for upright sleeping. Might be worth a look?

I hope your operation is a complete success.

Derek.

Thanks so much Derek, that's very helpful and thank you for your good wishes

Hi Rachel , I actually got my back rest from "independent living " , when I no longer needed it I just gave it back to them , it was brand new not a used one, saved me buying one but oh did it help in those first few weeks after my op .

It's amazing how you can adapt to sleeping  upright ,especially when you are used to sleeping on your side  .

Take care Sandra 

Thanks Sandra, what is 'independent living' please?

It's  a council run thing where you can get aids to help you live independently   hence the name ,  I've had a few things from them and when i don't need the aids given to me I just return them . 

Take care Sandra 

Great, thank you for letting me know Sandra.  Have a nice tomorrow whatever you're doing!

Same to you , have a lovely day .

Take care Sandra 

Hi, just wanted to thank you for suggesting the v shaped pillow.  I'm a week post surgery and it is really perfect especially to rest against during the day.