I’m a postpartum nurse and have to get patients who have had C-sections up out of bed for the first time. I was never trained on this method so thank you for making this! I was searching for a video like this one after hearing a PT on a podcast talk about how poorly her postpartum nurses were trained oh helping her move again after her C-section. I’m glad I will be better able to better help the mommas I care for now 😊
Just had laparoscopic gallbladder removal yesterday and this video got me out of bed after 2 hours of trying other methods (and a ton of pain)! Thank you for making this!
@@michellephysioI am 4 days post op from open myomectomy with a horizontal incision and I’m still scared to lay on my side so I can get out of bed …is this safe to do so ?I have stitches
I also had the same surgery yesterday. Unfortunately I am all by myself for recovery and was stuck in bed. This video saved me. Thank you. Now I am learning to cough up phlegm with hurting my stomach
Had an abdominal surgery a few days ago and getting in and out of bed was causing an immense amount of pain; I ended up watching this video at around 4am desperate for anything to help and it's been night and day better. To the point that I mentioned it on my post op survey. Thank you so much for making this video, it really helped me.
I just had surgery last week and I really wish I would’ve seen this video but here I am nine days later and this is going to help me tremendously because I’ve been doing it all wrong. Thank you
A case of everything happens for a reason. Yesterday I had surgery for a hernia, and the night before I was surfing RUclips and ran across your video of how to get in and out of bed after abdominal surgery. It's perfect! I watched it several times and practiced on my bed. I'm post-surgery now and home, and there's a 'bit-plus of pain', even with pain pills , but your method is spot on. THANKS so much, Michelle, for posting your demo. :-)
Not sure how this would work because you can not lay flat after a tummy tuck you have to be hunched over so I’m going to give it a try while sitting in my adjustable bed
Thank you so much! My gf just had a major abdominal surgery, I showed her this video, and now she has a much easier time moving when I am not around! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this! Had umbilical hernia repair surgery today, its currently 23:50 uk time and I couldn't get comfortable in bed so I've come to sleep on the recliner chair downstairs. While there I came across your video. I'll definitely be trying these techniques tomorrow. Thank you 😊
Hi Molly, Hope you had a smooth recovery. I have umbilical hernia surgery in 2 days. Any tips for how to sit up, sleep, or any other tip you think really helped you? Thanks,
@AntonandSinan you're most welcome - happy to help! Thankyou so much for your kindness and generosity - your contribution helps me continue to bring you this information and I am most grateful indeed!❤️🌺
Thank you for posting this! I just had umbilical hernia repair surgery two days ago, and getting out of bed was incredibly painful. I hurt for an hour after getting up, from the strain. I dreaded needing to get out of bed for any reason. Then I saw your video, and your technique works so well. Your detailed instructions broke the steps down so I could really understand and replicate. I've transferred four times today without significant pain, thanks to you. Thank you a million times!
@Chris B I'm happy to be of help! I am sorry to hear what you've been through but I'm so glad this helps you Chris, slow and steady - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏 Thank you so very much for your kind donation as well, I really do appreciate this!❤️
I had appendicitis and just had three incisions on my stomach. Hurt like hell to get up the past three days. I watched this and thought I’d still be in some pain. I’m am so amazed! I didn’t feel any pain.
Just had appendectomy and this is the most useful video I’ve seen so far! Love the part where you say if you haven’t had tummy surgery before you won’t know how hard this is- truly I had no idea how hard getting in and out of bed is gonna be! Gonna look at more of your videos but wanted to say in case you don’t have it: would love to see your actually acting out how to get into bed because it’s a bit hard for me to visualize, and could also really use a video on how to get in and out of a deep squashy couch or just chairs. Ty again!
Had hernia surgery yesterday at 2:30. Getting out of bed twice so far was pretty challenging. Instinctively I did most of what you showed but your video is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!!!!
I just had unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The doctor who worked on me removed a 20lb cyst and drained 2.4 gallons. Said it was the largest one he's ever seen. Thanks for posting this, now I know for sure I won't hurt myself
You’re a lifesaver had double hernia surgery. I’m staying with family but I didn’t want to asking too much of them.to get me up at a bed all the time Also gives me a sense of independence and confidence to. Thank you so much for this wonderful video
Thank you, Michelle! It's been one week, since my Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Using your technique and instruction has made the post op pain much more tolerable. I was sleeping in a recliner, since my discharge. Now learning this from you, will let me get back to sleeping in bed. Best regards from a grateful Yank.
Wish they'd show me how to do this in the hospital. I found putting the head on the shoulder nearest the bed, encouraged head to come up last, and helped even more, again. Thank for putting the video up.
@grahamtaylor3671 my pleasure - I'm so glad my video could help you after such a challenging surgery. It’s crucial to have the right techniques to safely move and manage your recovery. I’m wishing you a smooth and steady healing process!🙏
I just had surgery yesterday double hernia repair. I sure could’ve watch those before I had the surgery. It was challenging to go to the bathroom at home and having to ask for help from everyone. Also in the middle of the night everybody was sleeping it was hard to wake people up to get me to the bathroom
on my 2nd day post surgery recovery and had to search video tips on getting out of bed. not totally pain relieving but helps alot when i'm alone and no one to help. thank you! great help! 🙏
@Amanda Elliott you're most welcome! Thank you for sharing your feedback! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful for you during your recovery from liver/bile duct surgery. It's great to know that the information provided in the video made a positive impact. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery. 🙏
Share this with the unit educator on the hospital floor I was on. Not one person knew how to help me out of bed and it caused tremendous and unnecessary pain.
I get stuck in bed every morning and in the midst of the night when I have to go to the restroom. Sometimes I just lay there and instantly want to give up but this video gives me hope. I just had abdominoplasty surgery with muscle repair and it’s really tough getting out of bed.
@Dwan Gremillion glad to hear this video info helps you. This technique takes a bit of practice so try to be patient, this will get much better in time. All the best for a speedy recovery 🙏
Wow , cant thank thank you enough. This is really helpful to me. Got my surgery done few days back. I faced so much trouble to get up from the bed until I found this video. Thanks a lot.
Pt 1. I had an abdominal surgery and these movements right after surgery are for people who weigh 150lbs. I was 200 lbs and the following day I felt like something happened to my stitches on the left side. They looked at it and they said the stitches were intact, but that was external.
Thanks I’ve found this method. I had my appendix surgery in December 2021 & I struggled getting in & out of bed safely & it’s been 3 months now. The worst was I had asked my husband to reach my hands and pull me up to get up. Ohmigosh, that was painful! I have an upcoming ab surgery again in May 2022 and I can practice this method. I also found your 2 tips on how to sleep on your back and on your side. These will be great tips for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! You’re a life saver. After many days of wriggling around like a helpless overturned cockroach I started doing some combination of these techniques but I never had the right combo. Sometimes it hurt, sometimes it didn’t and I didn’t know why. But now I do! Thank you again!
@shwetamenon8979 you're welcome! Thank you for your heartfelt comment! I'm so glad this helped. It can be frustrating not knowing what works, but it's wonderful to hear you've found relief now. Your persistence is truly inspiring, and I wish you continued comfort and recovery! 🙏
Hi Michelle this is excellent advice. I found your previous videos very useful after my abdominal hysterectomy 5 years ago. It’s also helpful as I often wake with a very sore lower back and sometimes struggle to sit up first thing in the morning. I’m going to try the link you gave me for the stretch bands later today and watch it on my tv. I’ll let you know how I get on! Many thanks again!
Oh I’m so glad you received this links! Let me know how the exercises go. Yes after abdo hysterectomy it’s really hard to mobilise isn’t it! I use this technique always to get out of bed for my back, try to use momentum so as you get better at the technique keep the movement fluid if you can. Do you have a pillow under your knees when you sleep?
Thank you so much! My sister who is a nurse sent me this link to practice before my open abdominal surgery on Monday. I am grateful for your videos, thank you!
I'm so glad this helped you Alisa - moving is so tough after abdo surgery but nowing how to move makes it all so much easier and helps recovery. All the best for your recovery!
Thanks a ton. Had a laproscopic hernia and I was in acute pain when trying to get back. The beautiful much relieving technique helped a lot. Thanks a ton.
Just had labroscopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. They went in thru my left side, ride side, and belly button (which hurts the most). Thank you for showing us how to log roll. I'm going to try to use this method to get out and in bed. I've been using my arms. I knew there was a better method
Brilliant method, Michelle! I was lying in bed unable to move like a beached whale until I discovered this video. Thank you!! (Bi-lateral inguinal hernia surgery.)
This has been very helpful to me. I had surgery yesterday and was getting up totally wrong. I have trouble, though, mastering the reverse to get back into bed.
Yes getting back in is tricky, make sure to sit well back on the bed. It's the getting the legs up at the same time as you lower your upper body that is the hard part. Try to do it ll in one movement - upper body goes down at the same time legs lift. It does get easier and practice is the key. If you have someone to help you raise your legs at first this can help too. All the best for your recovery 💜
@@michellephysio My wife instinctively did that and it helped a lot. And also putting one knee on the bed and bracing with my arm and doing a controlled log roll. Ends up similar to your recommendation. I’ll definitely be sharing this video with anyone I know who will have an abdominal procedure!
This video is perfect and the only helpful one iv is seen so far. Hernia surgery sucks and is painful especially when getting in and out if bed. This video helps a lot thank you.
This was very helpful. I had intestinal surgery with a "old style" incision and the hospital sent me home with essentially no discharge planning / training. The 1st morning was awful because I tried to exit the bed "sit up" style. Then I watched this video and yesterday and today were considerably better. Thanks
Thank you for this I had two hernias repaired and have been dealing with extreme cramping as well as nausea from the anesthesia. I was able too finally get out of bed with this method. 😊
@ChillaKaya my pleasure! I'm so glad to hear that the technique helped you! Remember to take it easy and follow your doctor's advice as you recover. Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery! 🙏
@@ChillaKaya hi there if you’ve just had abdo wound avoid bass & loud singing - both these activities increase pressure within the abdomen potentially straining the wounds. Wait until healed to do these activities or check with surgeon first. Better safe than sorry 🙏
@@michellephysio oh no ! Well at least if I show up they will know I’m not joking around .. my surgery was Monday so I’m still pretty tender. ! Appreciate you
I was really struggling to get in and out of bed and it usually took me so long to do so. But after this video I get in the bed in like 2 seconds :,) thanks a ton doctor.
@laibafardan9993 I'm glad to hear that the video helped you get in and out of bed! Recovery can be challenging, and it's wonderful to know that this technique made a significant difference for you. Take care and continue to follow your doctor's advice for a smooth recovery. All the best!🙏
Hi! Tried this for the first time and it worked ❤️ tho i felt pain in the lower part of my stitches after doing the exercise. But I guess it will get better overtime. Thanks a lot!
I am unfortunately not having luck with this I dont think im capable of understanding the mechanics of this and it isnt anybody's fault but mine but this brought me a good bit of pain
Pt 2. The next day, on that same side, just under the stitches I felt a lump and on both outer thighs were numb, tingly and sensitive to the touch. It remained like thatĝfor over 1 year. They said that the lump was a surgical tissue. A few months later after standing a few hours in the kitchen, the lump got swollen and apparently was pressing on a nerve on my left leg cause I had a little difficulty walking.
Thank you for posting this! I was missing the legs and pushing at the same time. I keep trying to push up and do legs separate which definitely does not work!!
It’s 3:28am I got my hernia surgery and they took out my left testicle as well due to it being undecended. Watching this cause the pain has me in tears and the pain meds arnt working
Wish I knew this! Currently In hospital after open hernia repair at the top of my abdomen. The nurses tried to pull me out of bed and I have never felt pain like it in my life in my abdomen 😢 I screamed then couldn’t breathe it was awful 😢 I was so upset!
@Joseph Odame There’s no hard and fast rule on this, I would suggest whichever side feels more comfortable. Often the painful side is kept uppermost in sidelying and rolling.
How long do you recommend moving like this? I feel so lucky that I was getting in and out of bed this way on my own, and now after watching the video feel validated and proud and relieved! But now that I’m stronger, I notice my body wants to move more freely, but my cuff is still healing and I’m still going in and out of pain in my abdomen. I’m trying to be more mindful in my movements, even though I might be “capable” of more, because I don’t want to risk any prolapse or cuff dehiscence. Do you recommend doing this for more than six weeks?
@bonniehilts1272 Hi there! I'm glad to read you're doing so well. This is how I routinely get out of bed (protects the spine and pelvic floor). Remember that internal healing takes 3 months but not visible from the outside because the external wound is usually healed. This is an important time to listen to your body, avoid heavy lifting, straining with bowel movements and caution with exercise, walking is usually the best form of exercise and avoid intense abdominal exercises, particularly abdo crunches long term. I hope this info helps! All the best for your long-term recovery 🌻
Pt 3. I eventually went to another clinic and the Dr said that he can feel a hole in the area where the lump is. That it was a hernia. So he referred me back to the gyne clinic.
@@Mappes814 good luck my surgery type changed the night of surgery do to emergency needs I was cut down the middle instead of 3 key hole incisions my cyst was 20cm so I was sent to a cancer doctor to perform surgery I ended up loosing the ovary and fallopian tube because the cyst twisted recovery time will be hard in the beginning but I'm 2 weeks post op almost and I'm not in any pain anymore I just can't lift anything over 20lbs till September walking helps and vitamin D they'll probably put you on a liquid diet for 3 days I had a binder but removed it my first check up from surgeons okay it was uncomfortable and they put it on too tight the first time I find my incesion is healing faster with out it the surgeon doesn't think I have cancer because I'm young but one of my markers is still elevated so I have to go back he told me sometimes that happens after surgery make sure you also have a caregiver for at least 2 weeks cause you're gonna need help getting around and showering my mom has been mine but now I'm able to do things myself 2 weeks in
@@cookingwithsoul1498 it isn't nice to have that change last minute. I have known for a while I'm having a full abdo surgery down the middle. The reason they do this is in case it is cancer, they don't want to spill any of the cyst material out into your abdomen. It's much safer in the long run though I imagine more painful initially. How are you feeling now??
@@cookingwithsoul1498 thank you so much for all of this really valuable information by the way! My cyst is almost as large as yours, mine is 18 cm. My stomach has been sticking out for a while now and I couldn't figure out why! I told my gyn onc if there is cancer found there that I elect a full hysterectomy to be on the safe side. If no cancer, then I would prefer to keep the unaffected anatomy. My mom is here with me. I'm so glad the recovery time isn't too bad.
I just had the fluer de lis tummy tuck. I have a full T incision and have two side drains I don't want to roll onto. what do you suggest to get up? this has been horrible
I think we need to exhale while getting up from bed and we shouldn't hold breathe? Can the pillow be excluded after some days? Also please show us sitting and getting up from chair please.
Hey Rohitha - yes great idea to exhale when sitting up and yes use the pillow as required. Yes I can definitely cover standing up in future videos too take care, all the best!
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I’m a postpartum nurse and have to get patients who have had C-sections up out of bed for the first time. I was never trained on this method so thank you for making this!
I was searching for a video like this one after hearing a PT on a podcast talk about how poorly her postpartum nurses were trained oh helping her move again after her C-section. I’m glad I will be better able to better help the mommas I care for now 😊
Just had laparoscopic gallbladder removal yesterday and this video got me out of bed after 2 hours of trying other methods (and a ton of pain)! Thank you for making this!
KM I'm so glad it helped! All the best to you
@@michellephysioI am 4 days post op from open myomectomy with a horizontal incision and I’m still scared to lay on my side so I can get out of bed …is this safe to do so ?I have stitches
I also had the same surgery yesterday. Unfortunately I am all by myself for recovery and was stuck in bed. This video saved me. Thank you. Now I am learning to cough up phlegm with hurting my stomach
I’m literally in the hospital bed 24 hours after gallbladder removal. Fingers crossed it helps.
Sadly i have a tube in my side but i at least learned how to adjust myself in bed. Thank you kindly
Had an abdominal surgery a few days ago and getting in and out of bed was causing an immense amount of pain; I ended up watching this video at around 4am desperate for anything to help and it's been night and day better. To the point that I mentioned it on my post op survey. Thank you so much for making this video, it really helped me.
So glad to read this, thank you so much for taking the time to comment & all the best for your recovery
I just had surgery last week and I really wish I would’ve seen this video but here I am nine days later and this is going to help me tremendously because I’ve been doing it all wrong. Thank you
Thank you.
I really needed to go the bathroom and everyone was asleep. Crisis averted. ❤️
So glad!
A case of everything happens for a reason. Yesterday I had surgery for a hernia, and the night before I was surfing RUclips and ran across your video of how to get in and out of bed after abdominal surgery. It's perfect! I watched it several times and practiced on my bed. I'm post-surgery now and home, and there's a 'bit-plus of pain', even with pain pills , but your method is spot on. THANKS so much, Michelle, for posting your demo. :-)
Not sure how this would work because you can not lay flat after a tummy tuck you have to be hunched over so I’m going to give it a try while sitting in my adjustable bed
Same story here. I can relate🥹
So the pain was tolerable? Im facing this surgery soon. Scared
Thank you so much! My gf just had a major abdominal surgery, I showed her this video, and now she has a much easier time moving when I am not around! Thanks again!
@Uncle Sam my pleasure! I'm so glad this helps your GF - wishing her all the best in her recovery! 🙏
Oh u are angel. Had my umbilical hernia operation yesterday and getting out of bed was an absolute nightmare..until this
Just got surgery 3 days ago, and I will try this tomorrow
Thank you so much for this! Had umbilical hernia repair surgery today, its currently 23:50 uk time and I couldn't get comfortable in bed so I've come to sleep on the recliner chair downstairs. While there I came across your video. I'll definitely be trying these techniques tomorrow. Thank you 😊
Hi Molly,
Hope you had a smooth recovery.
I have umbilical hernia surgery in 2 days.
Any tips for how to sit up, sleep, or any other tip you think really helped you?
Thanks,
Just had umbilical surgery yesterday. Slept in upright postion last night. Going to lay down for a nap in bed. I'm defiantly trying this method.
Thank you SO MUCH! I’ve just had an abdominal surgery and been struggling with getting off bed myself. Thank you
@AntonandSinan you're most welcome - happy to help! Thankyou so much for your kindness and generosity - your contribution helps me continue to bring you this information and I am most grateful indeed!❤️🌺
Thank you for posting this! I just had umbilical hernia repair surgery two days ago, and getting out of bed was incredibly painful. I hurt for an hour after getting up, from the strain. I dreaded needing to get out of bed for any reason.
Then I saw your video, and your technique works so well. Your detailed instructions broke the steps down so I could really understand and replicate. I've transferred four times today without significant pain, thanks to you. Thank you a million times!
@Chris B I'm happy to be of help! I am sorry to hear what you've been through but I'm so glad this helps you Chris, slow and steady - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏 Thank you so very much for your kind donation as well, I really do appreciate this!❤️
I had a myomectomy surgery 4 weeks back, and this video gives me the confidence to get up/down the bed. Very helpful. Big thanks!
@Cindy L I'm happy to be of help, Cindy ! Thanks so much for your kind feedback. All the best for your recovery 🙏
I had abdominal surgery last week and was really struggling to get out of bad and this technique worked great. Thank you so much.
Me too! I wish I saw this before mine.
That’s why first two weeks you have to sleep on recliner.
I had appendicitis and just had three incisions on my stomach. Hurt like hell to get up the past three days. I watched this and thought I’d still be in some pain. I’m am so amazed! I didn’t feel any pain.
Same but i had 5 incision and it hurt like someone had stabbed you 10 times at same place. It was nearly 4 years ago
Amazing! My mum just had stomach surgery for a hernia yesterday and we r struggling to get her out of bed!! This is a much appreciated!
I’m so glad 🙂
Just had MY Hernia Surgery this past Wednesday, Bella ......... this looks like a great Video!!
Thank you so much for this!!! I was stuck in bed over an hour and couldn't find a way to get up. This helped me so much!!
@ItsMeJaz my pleasure! So glad to read this! Thanks so much for the feedback, really happy this helped! ❤️
Thank you, this was really very helpful. I got an appendectomy done yesterday and was struggling with getting out of bed...
Just had appendectomy and this is the most useful video I’ve seen so far! Love the part where you say if you haven’t had tummy surgery before you won’t know how hard this is- truly I had no idea how hard getting in and out of bed is gonna be! Gonna look at more of your videos but wanted to say in case you don’t have it: would love to see your actually acting out how to get into bed because it’s a bit hard for me to visualize, and could also really use a video on how to get in and out of a deep squashy couch or just chairs. Ty again!
I'm glad I found this demonstration! I'm having surgery next week and I'll be able to practice this to avoid any difficulty! Thank you!
Had hernia surgery yesterday at 2:30. Getting out of bed twice so far was pretty challenging. Instinctively I did most of what you showed but your video is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!!!!
Great news, so glad this helps you move to recover faster, take care
@@michellephysio much better today! Thanks again. Still will reference this video if ever this happens to me again! LOL ❤
I just had unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The doctor who worked on me removed a 20lb cyst and drained 2.4 gallons. Said it was the largest one he's ever seen. Thanks for posting this, now I know for sure I won't hurt myself
You’re a lifesaver had double hernia surgery. I’m staying with family but I didn’t want to asking too much of them.to get me up at a bed all the time Also gives me a sense of independence and confidence to. Thank you so much for this wonderful video
@nazmom26 you're most welcome - happy to help! Thank YOU so much! I really value and appreciate your support, all the best to you 🙏 ❤️
Thank you, Michelle! It's been one week, since my Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Using your technique and instruction has made the post op pain much more tolerable.
I was sleeping in a recliner, since my discharge. Now learning this from you, will let me get back to sleeping in bed.
Best regards from a grateful Yank.
@DougM Hirsch you're most welcome! I'm so glad this helps you DougM, slow and steady - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏 ❤️
@@michellephysio Thank you.🙏✌️👍
@DougM Hirsch my pleasure ❤️🌺
Wish they'd show me how to do this in the hospital. I found putting the head on the shoulder nearest the bed, encouraged head to come up last, and helped even more, again.
Thank for putting the video up.
Yes Bernie, I've done the same myself and this makes the world of difference, thanks so much for the reminder and all the best for your recovery!
As a newly qualified OT on a surgical ward, this video was so helpful. Thank you Michelle.
@Fiona McDonald pleasure to help! Thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.❤️🌺
Your video has been SO helpful! I had a four-hour operation to fix two hernias, and was having a real problem getting out of bed. Thank you so much!
@grahamtaylor3671 my pleasure - I'm so glad my video could help you after such a challenging surgery. It’s crucial to have the right techniques to safely move and manage your recovery. I’m wishing you a smooth and steady healing process!🙏
Thanks Michelle, I just had hernia repair surgery yesterday--your video was just the help I needed !
I just had surgery yesterday double hernia repair. I sure could’ve watch those before I had the surgery. It was challenging to go to the bathroom at home and having to ask for help from everyone. Also in the middle of the night everybody was sleeping it was hard to wake people up to get me to the bathroom
on my 2nd day post surgery recovery and had to search video tips on getting out of bed. not totally pain relieving but helps alot when i'm alone and no one to help. thank you! great help! 🙏
@TmotiVan My pleasure and warmest wishes for a speedy recovery.🙏
i just had major liver/bile duct surgery about a week ago and this video helped TREMENDOUSLY!! thank you so much!!
@Amanda Elliott you're most welcome! Thank you for sharing your feedback! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful for you during your recovery from liver/bile duct surgery. It's great to know that the information provided in the video made a positive impact. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery. 🙏
Share this with the unit educator on the hospital floor I was on. Not one person knew how to help me out of bed and it caused tremendous and unnecessary pain.
I get stuck in bed every morning and in the midst of the night when I have to go to the restroom. Sometimes I just lay there and instantly want to give up but this video gives me hope. I just had abdominoplasty surgery with muscle repair and it’s really tough getting out of bed.
@Dwan Gremillion glad to hear this video info helps you. This technique takes a bit of practice so try to be patient, this will get much better in time. All the best for a speedy recovery 🙏
Had robotic surgery Friday and I didn’t know it was going to be this painful. Thank you so much for all your help.
@Créole Lady I'm happy to be of help! Thanks so much for your kind feedback. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery!🙏
@@michellephysio - It’s been a week now and felling a little bit better still hurts but not as bad. Thank you for the get well wishes ❤️🩹.
might'be just opt for open surgery with 1/3 the cost then?
Thanks!
@ign44 my sincere thanks to you for your generosity, support & kindness in helping me continue this work 🙏💕
Wow , cant thank thank you enough. This is really helpful to me. Got my surgery done few days back. I faced so much trouble to get up from the bed until I found this video. Thanks a lot.
@Anir My pleasure! I'm so glad this is helping you out. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
Pt 1. I had an abdominal surgery and these movements right after surgery are for people who weigh 150lbs. I was 200 lbs and the following day I felt like something happened to my stitches on the left side. They looked at it and they said the stitches were intact, but that was external.
Found this today. Getting laparoscopic surgery Tuesday this will help already practicing. Thank you
Life saver. Thank u sooo much I’m staying with family and I did not want to burden them too much. Helps me to stay a little bit more independent
Thank you for your videos! They are always so helpful.
Thanks I’ve found this method. I had my appendix surgery in December 2021 & I struggled getting in & out of bed safely & it’s been 3 months now. The worst was I had asked my husband to reach my hands and pull me up to get up. Ohmigosh, that was painful! I have an upcoming ab surgery again in May 2022 and I can practice this method. I also found your 2 tips on how to sleep on your back and on your side. These will be great tips for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you Michelle...this will help me for my hernia surgery re- done three days before...been struggling a lot to get up from bed
@Rozarine Berna Louies My pleasure and I wish you all the best for your recovery in the coming months 🙏
Maam ur technic is cent percent based on patient side..its awesome....
I had a paraumbilical hernia repair this morning and was laying in bed trying to work out how to get out. Thank you so much for this video!
@felstead84 You're very welcome! I do hope this helps you. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏
@@michellephysio thank you Michelle!
Thank you very much for the video. My brother had an emergency abdominal surgery and this video will help him out a lot.
Thank you so much! You’re a life saver. After many days of wriggling around like a helpless overturned cockroach I started doing some combination of these techniques but I never had the right combo. Sometimes it hurt, sometimes it didn’t and I didn’t know why. But now I do! Thank you again!
@shwetamenon8979 you're welcome! Thank you for your heartfelt comment! I'm so glad this helped. It can be frustrating not knowing what works, but it's wonderful to hear you've found relief now. Your persistence is truly inspiring, and I wish you continued comfort and recovery! 🙏
Hi Michelle this is excellent advice. I found your previous videos very useful after my abdominal hysterectomy 5 years ago. It’s also helpful as I often wake with a very sore lower back and sometimes struggle to sit up first thing in the morning.
I’m going to try the link you gave me for the stretch bands later today and watch it on my tv. I’ll let you know how I get on! Many thanks again!
Oh I’m so glad you received this links! Let me know how the exercises go. Yes after abdo hysterectomy it’s really hard to mobilise isn’t it! I use this technique always to get out of bed for my back, try to use momentum so as you get better at the technique keep the movement fluid if you can. Do you have a pillow under your knees when you sleep?
Waiting for my gallbladder removal - thanks for sharing this! Gives me good time to practice and get the hang of it. :)
Yes worked very well for my hernia surgery. I had one 20 years ago also, so thanks for the update! 👍
@Tony Beazley great to hear this worked for you. All the best! 🙏
Thank you so much! My sister who is a nurse sent me this link to practice before my open abdominal surgery on Monday. I am grateful for your videos, thank you!
I'm so glad this helped you Alisa - moving is so tough after abdo surgery but nowing how to move makes it all so much easier and helps recovery. All the best for your recovery!
@@michellephysio thank you!
Thanks a ton. Had a laproscopic hernia and I was in acute pain when trying to get back. The beautiful much relieving technique helped a lot. Thanks a ton.
@saif akbar my pleasure - thanks so much for sharing and I'm so glad to read this helped. All the best to you! 🙏
Just had labroscopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. They went in thru my left side, ride side, and belly button (which hurts the most).
Thank you for showing us how to log roll. I'm going to try to use this method to get out and in bed. I've been using my arms. I knew there was a better method
Brilliant method, Michelle! I was lying in bed unable to move like a beached whale until I discovered this video. Thank you!! (Bi-lateral inguinal hernia surgery.)
@Graham Curtis My pleasure Graham , thank you so much for commenting - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
This has been very helpful to me. I had surgery yesterday and was getting up totally wrong. I have trouble, though, mastering the reverse to get back into bed.
Yes getting back in is tricky, make sure to sit well back on the bed. It's the getting the legs up at the same time as you lower your upper body that is the hard part. Try to do it ll in one movement - upper body goes down at the same time legs lift. It does get easier and practice is the key. If you have someone to help you raise your legs at first this can help too. All the best for your recovery 💜
@@michellephysio My wife instinctively did that and it helped a lot. And also putting one knee on the bed and bracing with my arm and doing a controlled log roll. Ends up similar to your recommendation. I’ll definitely be sharing this video with anyone I know who will have an abdominal procedure!
This video is perfect and the only helpful one iv is seen so far. Hernia surgery sucks and is painful especially when getting in and out if bed. This video helps a lot thank you.
@kerry jordan My pleasure Kerry! Thanks so much for sharing and I'm so glad to know that this helped you❤️
This was very helpful. I had intestinal surgery with a "old style" incision and the hospital sent me home with essentially no discharge planning / training. The 1st morning was awful because I tried to exit the bed "sit up" style. Then I watched this video and yesterday and today were considerably better. Thanks
@cpbow I'm so glad this helps you feel better - wishing you all the best for your recovery! 🙏
Thank you for this I had two hernias repaired and have been dealing with extreme cramping as well as nausea from the anesthesia. I was able too finally get out of bed with this method. 😊
@ChillaKaya my pleasure! I'm so glad to hear that the technique helped you! Remember to take it easy and follow your doctor's advice as you recover. Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery! 🙏
@@michellephysio well trying too figure out should I play bass today and sing it’s a tough decision!
@@ChillaKaya hi there if you’ve just had abdo wound avoid bass & loud singing - both these activities increase pressure within the abdomen potentially straining the wounds. Wait until healed to do these activities or check with surgeon first. Better safe than sorry 🙏
@@michellephysio oh no ! Well at least if I show up they will know I’m not joking around .. my surgery was Monday so I’m still pretty tender. ! Appreciate you
Best video ever for this. Worked wonderfully for my hiatal hernia repair surgery and still works in general! Thank you! 😊🙏🌷
@Joan Donahue Shanosk my pleasure! thanks so much for your kind feedback. I'm so glad this helped ❤️
Fantastic!!!! Thank you so much !!!!
@edyu1977 You are welcome! Hope this helps you - wish you all the best! 🙏
Your technique has been very helpful. Thank you so much.
@John Bowling you're most welcome! So glad to read this helped. Thank you for taking the time to comment- Stay safe 🙏
I was really struggling to get in and out of bed and it usually took me so long to do so. But after this video I get in the bed in like 2 seconds :,) thanks a ton doctor.
@laibafardan9993 I'm glad to hear that the video helped you get in and out of bed! Recovery can be challenging, and it's wonderful to know that this technique made a significant difference for you. Take care and continue to follow your doctor's advice for a smooth recovery. All the best!🙏
I’m so anxious when I’m getting in n out of bed. Thank you for sharing
@CloverLemon you're welcome. Hope this helps you - all the best! 🙏💕
Oh, my God, thank you so much. That is what I just needed now to learn how to get up from my bed.❤❤❤❤
@gsogso3444 You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! ❤️
Thanks for quick tips. Just had herniated disc surgery surgery and it is brutal getting in.out of bed. This helps but is still painful.
Thank you ❤️ I've just had my appendix out. You are a gem.
DemstarAus so glad this helps!
So how are you supposed to do this with a very soft bed when your mattress and boxspring are on the floor?
Hi! Tried this for the first time and it worked ❤️ tho i felt pain in the lower part of my stitches after doing the exercise. But I guess it will get better overtime. Thanks a lot!
I am unfortunately not having luck with this I dont think im capable of understanding the mechanics of this and it isnt anybody's fault but mine but this brought me a good bit of pain
Pt 2. The next day, on that same side, just under the stitches I felt a lump and on both outer thighs were numb, tingly and sensitive to the touch. It remained like thatĝfor over 1 year. They said that the lump was a surgical tissue. A few months later after standing a few hours in the kitchen, the lump got swollen and apparently was pressing on a nerve on my left leg cause I had a little difficulty walking.
Thank you for posting this! I was missing the legs and pushing at the same time. I keep trying to push up and do legs separate which definitely does not work!!
It’s 3:28am I got my hernia surgery and they took out my left testicle as well due to it being undecended. Watching this cause the pain has me in tears and the pain meds arnt working
Thank you so much for making this video!
It was very helpful.
@Amit Gaur My pleasure Amit! I'm so glad you find this helpful - all the best! 🙏
This helped me so much. Thank you 🙏
@Alejandra Pastrana my pleasure - happy to help!❤️
I should have watched this before my hernia surgery ii had just about a week ago. I'm gunna start getting up like this.
Wish I knew this! Currently
In hospital after open hernia repair at the top of my abdomen. The nurses tried to pull me out of bed and I have never felt pain like it in my life in my abdomen 😢 I screamed then couldn’t breathe it was awful 😢 I was so upset!
Thanks a ton for this video. Extremely helpful
@phrmacsac My pleasure and great privilege to help indeed 🙏
This really helped me ! Thank you so much 😊
@Rashmi G S You're so welcome! Glad this helped you 🙏
Very helpful.Thanks so much.God bless u!
@In His Presence Fresh Oil My pleasure ! I'm glad you find this helpful -wishing you well! 🙏
Thank you so much for this video! My mom just had surgery, and it’s been so long since I worked in PT, so this was a wonderful refresher! ❤️
@Brittany Gunnells My pleasure indeed and I wish your mom all the best for her recovery in the coming months 🙏
I can't believe I did all these without watching this video... 😮😮😮😮😮Amazing.
Wish i watched this before.. had an open hernia surgery 3 weeks ago.. getting out of bed was extremely painful for a week.
Should the roll over be on the side where the cut where the surgery was done or the opposite side??
@Joseph Odame There’s no hard and fast rule on this, I would suggest whichever side feels more comfortable. Often the painful side is kept uppermost in sidelying and rolling.
How long do you recommend moving like this? I feel so lucky that I was getting in and out of bed this way on my own, and now after watching the video feel validated and proud and relieved! But now that I’m stronger, I notice my body wants to move more freely, but my cuff is still healing and I’m still going in and out of pain in my abdomen. I’m trying to be more mindful in my movements, even though I might be “capable” of more, because I don’t want to risk any prolapse or cuff dehiscence. Do you recommend doing this for more than six weeks?
@bonniehilts1272 Hi there! I'm glad to read you're doing so well. This is how I routinely get out of bed (protects the spine and pelvic floor). Remember that internal healing takes 3 months but not visible from the outside because the external wound is usually healed. This is an important time to listen to your body, avoid heavy lifting, straining with bowel movements and caution with exercise, walking is usually the best form of exercise and avoid intense abdominal exercises, particularly abdo crunches long term. I hope this info helps! All the best for your long-term recovery 🌻
Hello, what is the purpose for your pillow on the abdomen technique?
Pt 3. I eventually went to another clinic and the Dr said that he can feel a hole in the area where the lump is. That it was a hernia. So he referred me back to the gyne clinic.
This video is so useful
@ign44 thank you for taking the time, I’m really so glad to read this information is helpful for you! Michelle
thank you so much for making this video:) ❤️
@kaedinparlee9397 really my sincere pleasure and privilege 🙏
Very helpful
@Equity6 so glad you find this helpful. Thanks so much for the feedback and support.❤️
this worked..thank you.
@RAHUL RS You’re most welcome Rahul- I’m glad this helped you 💖
I have ovarian cyst removal surgery tomorrow so i need to know this and the person caring for me needs to
All the best to you for your speedy recovery & wellbeing 🙏
I'm having that on Monday!
@@Mappes814 good luck my surgery type changed the night of surgery do to emergency needs I was cut down the middle instead of 3 key hole incisions my cyst was 20cm so I was sent to a cancer doctor to perform surgery I ended up loosing the ovary and fallopian tube because the cyst twisted recovery time will be hard in the beginning but I'm 2 weeks post op almost and I'm not in any pain anymore I just can't lift anything over 20lbs till September walking helps and vitamin D they'll probably put you on a liquid diet for 3 days I had a binder but removed it my first check up from surgeons okay it was uncomfortable and they put it on too tight the first time I find my incesion is healing faster with out it the surgeon doesn't think I have cancer because I'm young but one of my markers is still elevated so I have to go back he told me sometimes that happens after surgery make sure you also have a caregiver for at least 2 weeks cause you're gonna need help getting around and showering my mom has been mine but now I'm able to do things myself 2 weeks in
@@cookingwithsoul1498 it isn't nice to have that change last minute. I have known for a while I'm having a full abdo surgery down the middle. The reason they do this is in case it is cancer, they don't want to spill any of the cyst material out into your abdomen. It's much safer in the long run though I imagine more painful initially. How are you feeling now??
@@cookingwithsoul1498 thank you so much for all of this really valuable information by the way! My cyst is almost as large as yours, mine is 18 cm. My stomach has been sticking out for a while now and I couldn't figure out why! I told my gyn onc if there is cancer found there that I elect a full hysterectomy to be on the safe side. If no cancer, then I would prefer to keep the unaffected anatomy. My mom is here with me. I'm so glad the recovery time isn't too bad.
I just had the fluer de lis tummy tuck. I have a full T incision and have two side drains I don't want to roll onto. what do you suggest to get up? this has been horrible
Thank you
Bless you. This is a life saver.
Great to hear from you Martha - wishing you all the best! 🙏
wow! thanku u sooo much
@Anna Law You're so welcome! Hope this helps❤️
🌟Awesome thanks a million! ❤
Wow this is really great I’m scared to go on my side though since I’ve just gotten my appendix removed! ?3
Do u have examples on a hospital bed?
I think we need to exhale while getting up from bed and we shouldn't hold breathe? Can the pillow be excluded after some days?
Also please show us sitting and getting up from chair please.
Hey Rohitha - yes great idea to exhale when sitting up and yes use the pillow as required. Yes I can definitely cover standing up in future videos too take care, all the best!
helpful! thank you.
@queenbeet my pleasure! So glad you find this helpful.❤️
Thank you dear
great video !
@lia giakoumatos Thank you for your lovely comment and support ❤️