Siddharth Kumar Siddharth Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How to sleep after acl surgery?

I recently had ACL surgery, and sleeping has been a nightmare. I'm worried about putting pressure on my knee. What's the best position for how to sleep after ACL surgery?

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Pooja Das Pooja Das Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Oh man, ACL surgery sounds intense. My friend had it and he basically lived on his couch for a week. He said pillows were his best friends, like one under the operated leg to elevate it a bit and some around him so he wouldn't turn. Good luck, hope you recover fast!

Aditya Sharma Aditya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's tough after surgery, especially with the discomfort. My colleague had ACL surgery and he said sleeping on his back with a pillow under his knee was best. Also, make sure you take your pain meds exactly as prescribed by your doctor before bed. Don't miss doses.

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I just recovered from ACL surgery a few months ago, so I totally get it! Sleeping was the hardest part initially. I found that sleeping on my back with three pillows – one under my calf and two under my thigh to keep my knee slightly bent – was the most comfortable. Also, make sure you have enough pain medication in your system before trying to sleep.

Anjali Menon Anjali Menon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! It's super normal to have trouble sleeping after ACL surgery. Just follow what your physio told you about positioning, usually with the leg elevated a bit. Maybe a warm bath before bed if your doctor says it's okay, to relax the muscles. You'll get through this!

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Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, after any surgery, rest is very important. Keep your leg elevated with soft pillows, that helps with swelling and comfort. And listen to your doctor carefully, unki baat sabse important hai. Take your medicines on time and don't exert yourself. Jaldi theek ho jaoge.

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