Abbie-- I'll add my agreement to everyone else-- you'll be doing so much better by then... you should be able to "arrange" yourself pretty well, as long as you have extra pillows to soften and support, whether sitting or lying down. I understand about not being able to get comfortable lying on your side (I still am not comfortable-- it bothers my shoulders and my hips), but I have always gotten pretty comfy on back every since my surgery. I do sleep with a pillow under my knees though, as that provides a more gentle position for your hips. I can sleep that way all night without any problems. I was always a "tummy" sleeper before my surgery, so it was a little different than what I was used to. I know we're all different, but thought I'd mention that if you haven't used a pillow under your knees yet. I am glad I didn't have slippery PJs, even though I've read others loved them. I still remember logrolling to a sitting position one time when I was going to get out of bed, and I ended up too close to the edge and started slipping off the edge. If I'd had PJs that were slick, I'd have been on the floor before I could have even thought about reacting... After that close call, I always made sure I had scooted over fairly far in bed, so it couldn't happen. With our long fusions it can be tricky at first. (I don't even think about it anymore-- it is totally second-nature to log-roll now...)
I think you'll do fine, but do plan ahead and have a grabber or two and other items that will help you get by on your own. If you REALLY think your roommate might not understand, you might hang a few pics of before and after x-rays around your room. Especially a lateral showing how long those screws are!
I think you'll do fine, but do plan ahead and have a grabber or two and other items that will help you get by on your own. If you REALLY think your roommate might not understand, you might hang a few pics of before and after x-rays around your room. Especially a lateral showing how long those screws are!
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