how long

by nataliei87 20th February 2013, 5:19 pm

how long do u have to sleep raised i dont mind sleeping on my back but just not o high really starting to annoy me now my back is in bits

by lil-happy-jo 20th February 2013, 5:32 pm

Hi love, I was told at least 2 weeks post op, but check with your surgeon or PC.

by willows 20th February 2013, 5:40 pm

this is going to be the worst part or recovery for me i think - i sleep on my stomach or on my side.. sleeping raised up and sleeping on my back is going to be soooo hard ! x

by mais04 20th February 2013, 5:46 pm

I was told 10 days, It was after I had my check up with the nurse xx

by nataliei87 20th February 2013, 5:56 pm

when i went there for my 2 week check all she said is when all the swelling is gone down but i cant tell if it has or not

by Perrie91 20th February 2013, 6:02 pm

I wasn't told how long but last night my back was hurtin so much I jut layed down well my head was on 3 pillows so was still slightly raised nd slept so much better got my post op appointment tomos so will tell her and make sure its ok its the worst part and im waking up with headaches nd bad back from it x

by tinkerbell24 20th February 2013, 6:05 pm

I stopped after about 5 days cause the back pain was awful, but ive seen that you only need to have your head above your shoulders dont sleep too upright

also put a pillow under your knees and that helps xx

by nataliei87 20th February 2013, 6:07 pm

mite lose a few pillows tonight

by tinkerbell24 20th February 2013, 6:12 pm

as long as your head is above you shoulders its good, how many dyas post op are you, i was sleeping on my side(ish) by 14 days xx

by nataliei87 20th February 2013, 6:21 pm

im 3 weeks dont think i cud sleep on my side too scared i will damage them

by **mrsball** 20th February 2013, 6:28 pm

You only need your head slightly above your shoulders Hun, at 3weeks you can
Sleep less raised than what you are just a pillow and v pillow is enough. A rolled up towel in the small of your back or under knees can help.

What I did was sleep on my back but with my knees twisted to the side slightly with a pillow between them, and that was pretty comfy.

You won't do any damage to them sleeping on your side but I know I couldn't for quite a while but that position I could get a good sleep. X

by Princess_x 20th February 2013, 8:52 pm

2 weeks x

by misf1 20th February 2013, 8:56 pm

I was told 2 weeks for being propped up, then I was allowed to sleep on my side. I would say, sleep how you feel most comfortable.

by CharFaye 20th February 2013, 10:47 pm

I just slept on my back on my V pillow for 5 days then started to move round on to my side cuddling the pillow with fluffy socks stuffed between my boobs! I didn't have too much swelling and it went down quite quick. Just listen to your body hun, High 5 for doing so well in your back at 3 weeks xx

by tinkerbell24 20th February 2013, 11:13 pm

3 weeks!!! how have u managed. the side i sleep on is my gd side lol xx

by Lauraloubell 21st February 2013, 4:39 am

Hiya, don't want to hijack but this "head above shoulders" thing... Is that really all it is? I've been sleeping almost sat up with about 6 pillows... I'm on day 5 now do we think I can lose a few?

by **mrsball** 21st February 2013, 7:19 am

Lauraloubell wrote:Hiya, don't want to hijack but this "head above shoulders" thing... Is that really all it is? I've been sleeping almost sat up with about 6 pillows... I'm on day 5 now do we think I can lose a few?

Yes there's no need for that many!!! X just a pillow or two and a v pillow is sufficient x :ok:

by Lauraloubell 21st February 2013, 7:42 am

Thanks... Just slept properly for a couple of hours and boobs still here. I really miss snuggling with Mrloubell though sad smile

by Nicola21 21st February 2013, 7:52 am

hi
my surgeon said first week upright, than sleep as normal, but think you would naturally protect yourself if there's any discomfort during the night, think your body will move if it hurt?
Nicola

by Nicola21 21st February 2013, 7:53 am

hi
my surgeon said first week upright, than sleep as normal, but think you would naturally protect yourself if there's any discomfort during the night, think your body will move if it hurt?
Nicola

by **mrsball** 21st February 2013, 8:42 am

Sleeping upright doesn't actually mean sleeping upright, sleep as you feel comfatable just as long as your head and shoulders are above chest to help swelling . X use your v pillow to support your arms and shoulders . X

by nataliei87 21st February 2013, 10:19 am

lost a few pillows last night wanted to sleep on side but cudnt. had a much better night sleep tho n no back ache dance

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