Here are some tips:
Put pillows around you to prevent you from rolling over on your pouch.
Wear a tight fitting top
It will help keep your pouch snug against your body while you sleep.
Try sleeping on your back
It may take a little getting used to, but after a while it can become second nature.
Be conscious of your pouch’s condition
Be ready to empty or change your pouch at night, if necessary.
Pillow Talk: Secrets for a Good Night's Sleep
Pillow Talk: Secrets for a Good Night's Sleep
Jearlean Living with two ostomies since she was two years old
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“I’ve always slept on my side, having an ostomy hasn’t changed that. If I have a leak when I’m asleep, I’ll wake up because my skin will itch and I’ll feel it and think, ‘oh, my pouch is full,’ the same way someone wakes up and says, ‘I have to go to the bathroom.’”
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“I’ve always slept on my side, having an ostomy hasn’t changed that. If I have a leak when I’m asleep, I’ll wake up because my skin will itch and I’ll feel it and think, ‘oh, my pouch is full,’ the same way someone wakes up and says, ‘I have to go to the bathroom.’”
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