Bending, Lifting, Twisting restrictions

[JenniferG]

Thanks Jesscv and Doodles, that information did help a lot. I am going to worry less and assume that because I have no pain, my fusion is ok. Yesterday I bought a grabber to save my knees from the many squats I've been having to do every day. It works well and my grandchildren have been having great fun with it.

[hamlette]

I'm really worried about the bending/twisting thing too. I am finding it really hard getting into a comfortable position to sleep, and often wake up lying with my hips on their side, but with my shoulders facing downwards so that my arms are either side of my torso, which is obviously twisting, and for a long period of time. I can't seem to help it, it happens in my sleep! I'm only 1 month post op so concerned I'm doing real damage. Any advice?????

[JenniferG]

hamlette, when I was early post-op, I'd get into a comfy position then stuff a pillow lengthwise against my back and another against my front, or lying on my back, pillows lengthwise on either side. This stopped me from tossing and turning and getting into a "sore" position. That'd be my suggestion.