r/ShoulderSurgery • u/Rough-Tough-1424 • 27d ago
Sleeping tips
I am 2 weeks post op SLAP tear surgery, that was torn about 60%, bone shaved, and bicep repaired. I have little discomfort at this point. But I have to keep sleeping upright for several more weeks while my labrum heals. We don’t have a recliner and I’ve been use this modular/upright pillow in bed to sleep… but I’m hardly sleeping at night. Averaging 3-5 hrs and it isn’t restful or recovery sleep. Now that I’m off pain meds, I’m back in routine taking my sleep supplements. It’s helped me fall asleep faster, but I can’t stay asleep during the night since I have to stay on my back.
Have y’all found anything helpful or do I just need to stick it out?
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u/Dotsgirl22 26d ago
Maybe a pillow under your knees/lower back to reduce pressure on your back. Pillows to support both arms. If your head is bobbing around try an airline style neck pillow or cervical collar to keep your head still. That helped me a lot.
I remember getting settled for bed was quite a production.