First night post surgery

It’s my first night post op just wondered if anyone had any suggestions? E.g how often to take pain killers, best position to sleep etc!

Hi Charlotte, mya recommend you sleep upright for the first 7-10 days. As regards co-codamol, from my personal experience, I used to take 2 before bed & 2 in the morning, then 1 every 4-6 hours if needed. They’re renowned for bunging you up so take a gentle laxative (dulcolax worked for me) & drink plenty of fluids. Some girls did the 4hr thing of taking painkillers but if you don’t feel you need 2 every 4 hours then don’t. I slept better on my 2nd night post op coz I was knackered! Hope you sleep well. xx

Thank you ! I’m absolutely knackered so hopefully will sleep right through xx

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