Can i sleep on my side after hip surgery?

My family advised me to sleep strictly on my back for three months, but my surgeon said sleeping on the unoperated side with a pillow between my legs was okay after six weeks. Trust your surgeon's advice.

I had a minor joint procedure and healing was slow for me. I was very cautious and avoided side sleeping until my doctor did a physical checkup and gave me the green light.

I just had minor hip arthroscopy and sleeping straight is so uncomfortable. Can I at least tilt slightly to the side with pillows, or is that also risky?

Focus on the physical therapy exercises your doctor gave you to build strength. Once the joint gets stronger through gentle walking and rehab, side sleeping with a pillow support becomes much safer.

I was also panicking about ruining my surgery in my sleep, but the doctor assured me that after a few weeks, sleeping on the opposite side with a pillow between knees is completely safe.

After spending so much on the surgery and expensive physiotherapy sessions, it is best not to risk anything. Follow the surgeon's exact timeline for side sleeping so you don't end up needing extra hospital visits.