Reading all the great posts today from newly operated on people reminded me to drop back and pass on this tip which really helped me.
I hope it's OK to post a link but if you're finding it uncomfortable to lie flat whilst your scar is still fresh, I found V-shaped pillows really helped. I bought mine from Linens Limited but they are also stocked on Amazon. Linens limited also have spare covers available. You can find them in lots of stores so please don't think I'm 'pushing' this particular source - it's mostly a link so you can see what I mean if you've not seen this type of pillow before.
www.amazon.co.uk/.../B0013UQDWA
These are so good that I bought a pillow for my step-father and sister after they has surgery and then my husband and mum both asked for one each for reading in bed.
Yes, you may feel a bit 'elderly' but the extra support helps your neck relax.
Thank you for this tip! I'm almost a week into recovery after my second surgery and I often naturally twist to lie almost onto my face when I sleep. This of course leads to a rather painful post-op neck in the morning. I think this may well or even me from twisting like that so I might give it a go 
Actually wish I'd taken one to hospital, found it pretty awkward to try and sleep with the pillows on the ward.
