Ask before surgery
Confirm the required sleep position, whether elevation is recommended and for how long. Ask what to do if you naturally roll in your sleep. Do not copy another patient’s schedule if your surgeon has advised something different.
Build a stable setup
Use pillows or a supportive wedge to create the position approved by your team. Test the setup before surgery: can you get in and out without pushing hard through your arms or twisting your chest?
Keep the night simple
Place water, your phone, prescribed medication schedule and a small light within easy reach. A written medication log can prevent confusion when sleep is broken.
If sleep remains difficult
Pain, anxiety and an unfamiliar position can interrupt sleep. Discuss persistent problems with your clinical team; do not add sleep medicines or supplements without checking that they are appropriate for you.
Medical sources
Medical statements were checked against the sources below. Personal observations are presented as Sandra’s experience.
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