GrannyC is right on. Looking back, I just couldn't get comfortable. I slept as long as I could where I could and that wasn't much. Thank goodness for pain meds.. It DOES get better and trying suggestions from others is great help. I never slept on my back and it is still about the only way I can sleep with bilateral. Eat your pain pills, nap often, and know that it will not stay like this forever. Hate that you are having a rough time.