How to Get Out of Bed After Abdominal Surgery - Physio Safe Guide

Getting out of bed safely after abdominal surgery helps you reduce abdominal pain, move freely and reduce risks of prolonged bed rest including back pain, blood clots (DVT) and chest infection. Getting in and out of bed regularly after abdominal surgery helps you recover faster and return to your regular activities.

This simple 2 step technique for moving out of bed avoids contracting the abdominal muscles when moving. Keeping your abdomen relaxed and well supported when moving helps you avoid abdominal pain and protects your abdominal wound from strain.

The best way to move out of bed after abdominal surgery involves:
1. Rolling onto your side without twisting through your trunk (log-roll technique)
2. Raising your body sideways using your upper body strength and momentum rather than your abdominal muscles.

Getting back into bed correctly is also demonstrated in this video. The correct technique for returning to bed is the reverse technique of getting out of bed safely.

The Physiotherapy technique for getting out of bed shown in this video is appropriate for men and women to use after a range of different types of abdominal surgery that involve an abdominal incision (wound).

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[thebeautyoflife]

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!

[HarosDragonRealms-ppnl]

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.

[soruwindx]

Thank you.

I really needed to go the bathroom and everyone was asleep. Crisis averted. ❤️

[starman]

Oh u are angel. Had my umbilical hernia operation yesterday and getting out of bed was an absolute nightmare..until this

[ourkingdomhomestead]

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

[larrymerkle]

A case of everything happens for a reason. Yesterday I had surgery for a hernia, and the night before I was surfing YouTube 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. :-)

[unclesam]

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!

[marlissa]

Just got surgery 3 days ago, and I will try this tomorrow

[TheManyLayersOfJaz]

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!!

[meganwirth]

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.

[cinloyehaha]

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!

[mollyh]

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 😊

[Bella-oclz]

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!

[alanhazlett]

I had abdominal surgery last week and was really struggling to get out of bad and this technique worked great. Thank you so much.

[Msdwan]

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.

[AntonandSinan]

Thank you SO MUCH! I’ve just had an abdominal surgery and been struggling with getting off bed myself. Thank you

[grahamtaylor]

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!

[yvihbtg]

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!

[shankarlakshmanan]

Thank you, this was really very helpful. I got an appendectomy done yesterday and was struggling with getting out of bed...

[TmotiVan]

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! 🙏