Well I guess I'm the exception here. I have spent most of my time sleeping in a recliner. My bed is also very high, which I thought would help, but it didn't. At 5 weeks, I am still having pain in my sides when I lay in the bed. I am not a back sleeper, and always sleep on my sides. I am also still having some coughing, which is more tolerable when in the recliner. It is not in an upright position when I sleep, but I am able to adjust it with my feet.
I discovered that if I lock both hands together and hold my elbows tightly against my ribs/sides, that hubby could help me up by pulling on my hands; this prevented any strain on my part and sure made the first few weeks tolerable.
I do still long for the nights when I can lie in my bed without pain and flip flop any way, without the need for pillows!