4 weeks ago I had a resection surgery do to Crohns Disease. When can I sleep on my stomach comfortably again?
March 16, 2009 by About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Filed under Crohns and Colitis
Can you answer Jane’s question about IBS?:
Overall I’m feeling pretty good however I’m still very tired and can’t sleep on my stomach comfortably. Does anyone know how long before I get my energy back? Also, my appetite hasn’t completely returned. Is this normal?
Diet For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Overall I’m feeling pretty good however I’m still very tired and can’t sleep on my stomach comfortably. Does anyone know how long before I get my energy back? Also, my appetite hasn’t completely returned. Is this normal?
Diet For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS Feedback: I had a resection done also and it took about one month before I was able to eat like I did before the surgery. You should be able to sleep on your stomach within 3 weeks. Try sleeping on your side with a pillow next to your tummy. It seems to help.
IBS Feedback: Hi Joleen, I am a female crohn’s survivor like yourself.
I have had multiple surgeries as well. It’s going to take a while before your energy is back as well as your appetite.
As for sleeping on your stomach, I’d ask the doctor. That is what I do after each surgery. What are my limitations, what can I eat, what should I avoid, etc.
Are you aware of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America? They have a lot of great information regarding surgery, women’s issues, diet, coping skills, and even locating a support chapter near you. They also have a live chat as well as a hotline that is run by healthcare professionals well versed in IBD M-F 9 am - 5 pm (EST).
You and your family/friends can inquire about the latest treatments, studies, educational meetings that have dieticians, drug reps, colorectal surgeons, etc. as speakers.
Oh, by the way, make sure your GI has you on maintenance medication so you don’t flare up again like Entocort, Humira, 6MP, Imuran or Remicade. Did you know that female crohn’s pts. can not take any kind of hormonal birthcontrol b/c when there is a flare up, the blood becomes sticky thus causing clotting. It is extremely dangerous to even think that the benefits outweigh the risks b/c 1. your risk of blood clots (DVTs in the leg or even lungs) is up when you flare, 2. add the bc pill to the mix, that increases your chances of throwing a clot even more–over 75%.
I learned this from my GI and after I had my stroke 2 yrs. ago. The 1st thing they neurologists and RNs told me was that if I was taking the pill, on top of having a crohn’s flare I would’ve been dead. Lucky for me, I don’t take hormones so I know I didn’t cause the problem.
I wish you a speedy recovery. Just know that you are not alone in your journey with Crohn’s. feel free to email me if you have questions.