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How to Sleep After Gallbladder Surgery: Positions, Pillows & Timeline

How to sleep after gallbladder surgery - illustrated sleep position diagram

Quick answer Sleep on your back with your upper body raised about 30-45° on a wedge pillow, and put a pillow under your knees. This keeps pressure off the incisions across your upper-right abdomen. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or lying completely flat until you've healed; most people ease back to gentle side-sleeping within a

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