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[herefishy]

OK, I have to learn to sleep on my back for my upcoming cataract surgery, and in spite of my cervical collar, I wake with little mini snores. Is the idea of a cervical collar to put it tightly under your chin so as to keep your jaw up? Seems like I get it too tight if I do that, and make my neck sore. Any hints?

[zonker]

OK, I have to learn to sleep on my back for my upcoming cataract surgery, and in spite of my cervical collar, I wake with little mini snores. Is the idea of a cervical collar to put it tightly under your chin so as to keep your jaw up? Seems like I get it too tight if I do that, and make my neck sore. Any hints?

for ME, i wear it tight to keep my jaw up. haven't had any sores. perhaps put some soft material between the cervical collar and your neck? i'm thinking maybe an old t-shirt, cut to strips.

good luck!

[herefishy]

Sorry, wasn't clear about the sore neck. It's more like it keeps my neck in an uncomfortable position, so it hurts, but if that's the secret, I'll put up with it. Just wanted to make sure that was the right way. but you know, it might work to use the t-shirt for padding so it would keep the jaw more back than up. Something to think about, thanks for the reply.

[zonker]

Sorry, wasn't clear about the sore neck. It's more like it keeps my neck in an uncomfortable position, so it hurts, but if that's the secret, I'll put up with it. Just wanted to make sure that was the right way. but you know, it might work to use the t-shirt for padding so it would keep the jaw more back than up. Something to think about, thanks for the reply.

sorry i mangled what you were asking.

some day, i'll actually take the time to read a post BEFORE mouthing off!

[Jas_williams]

There is no need to have the cervical collar tight, some users have the same level of success with the DR Dakota snore stop to similar it only sits under the chin to prevent the jaw drop and is cooler and more comfortable to sleep with as there is nothin at the back of the neck but there ia a huge YMMV with this

[Julie]

Had both done - diff docs - and no mention was ever made re what side to sleep on.

[herefishy]

The warning is for the back or unoperated side, but have bursitis on that side, so it's back only. I slept well last night and think it was all on my back, so hope that will continue. If not, will look into the Dakota snore stop. Can't imagine why I couldn't sleep on the operated side, if I'm wearing the eye patch. Would a chin strap work?

[zonker]

The warning is for the back or unoperated side, but have bursitis on that side, so it's back only. I slept well last night and think it was all on my back, so hope that will continue. If not, will look into the Dakota snore stop. Can't imagine why I couldn't sleep on the operated side, if I'm wearing the eye patch. Would a chin strap work?

you may want to try this, instead of a chinstrap-

viewtopic/p1089718/viewtopic.php?f=1&t= ... s#p1086296

i use this plus a foam cervical collar to keep my big yap closed.

or maybe you can use it with that dr. dakota thingy instead of the cervical collar that is giving you trouble.

[herefishy]

Thanks, Zonker, I tried the scrunchie idea, and can't remember why I didn't like, it, but will look for another one.

[zonker]

Thanks, Zonker, I tried the scrunchie idea, and can't remember why I didn't like, it, but will look for another one.

sure. and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. i had to modify mine slightly from what jay proposed to get it to work for me.

[herefishy]

Think I'm getting the hang of back sleeping. The cervical collar finally did the trick for the snores and the Dr Dakota is on its way and should be even more comfortable. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[herefishy]

The Dr. Dakota collar is very comfortable. Suggest it for anyone who is unhappy with the cervical collar.

[Miss Emerita]

I use the Dr. D and like it too. I wear it a little loose so it doesn’t jam my upper and lower teeth together. It basically provide a little shelf for my chin so my mouth can’t sag open. I had trouble fastening it in back and made a modification that worked. I opened the seam on the protective fabric, then tacked the resulting rectangle to the strap with a few stitches.