I forgot to talk about pain meds. I did take Vicodin for about a week after I got home. I also took Benadryl because I was itchy from the meds, it also helped me sleep. I had to sleep on my back when I got home. I too kept my head propped up on a few pillows. I wanted to lay on my side so bad, but I couldn't because it hurt. I always had pillows around me for support. It was also tough to sit up from a lying position.