sleeping issue

by chencire 9th May 2011, 11:14 pm

did you girls really sleep face up and keep your head and shoulders raised for two weeks?
i found it so annoying cuz i really miss my normal sleeping positions nope

do i really have to keep doing that?
Screwy

by InstprSmith 10th May 2011, 1:05 am

I slept that way for about the first 12 days, after that I went to my bed, but still had to slither off the bed like a snake to get up! I slept in a recliner, so it wasn't bad. But yeah, for me it was super uncomfortable to sleep flat or on my side sooner than that, I sure did try, but it felt like too much stuff was moving around in there! Always do what your PS recommends, but if he / she says that it's up to you, just go with what's comfortable to you.

I am about a month post op, and I just now last night laid on my side and it wasn't uncomfortable, and then I have read other's that were sleeping on their tummy after a week. We all heal differently, so best of luck to you!

by charms 10th May 2011, 5:34 am

oh it took almost 3 weeks til i could lay on my side even a little bit.... // gosh that was almost the worst part. // i still can't lay on my stomach at all. im not sure if theres any other reason not to besides its just uncomfortable and hurts... but boy i was sooooo happy when i didnt have to always lay on my back. @@ i really didn't like that part.

by chencire 10th May 2011, 8:44 am

thanks for your advice!! i really like sleeping on my side but i guess i just have to bear with this uncomfortable sleeping position for a little longer. xx

by **COOKIE** 10th May 2011, 8:50 am

If you're feeling OK and don't find the swelling uncomfortable, you could try settling into a side position, your body will speak for itself! LOL if you're OK to get back on your side, you'll slepp well and all will be great! If you're not, it won't take too long before your breasts start to ache and you're uncomfortable and having to go back onto your back. xx

by yettiricey 10th May 2011, 11:30 am

So True Cookie...I tried last night to side it a bit and I couldn't handle it!

nope

Back on my back for a bit longer I'm thinking Rolling Eyes

by **RoxyChick** 10th May 2011, 1:03 pm

I think it took me a year or two before I could sleep on my front without it feeling weird.

Listen to your body (that sounds so cliché I know!) and if something hurts or aches it's best not to do it.

by charls87 10th May 2011, 1:15 pm

I slept propped up for the 1st two weeks.

It was only after a night out and a few vino's later that i dived into bed and slept perfectly fine on my side. I did find in the morning that they ached a little, but since then i have slept on my side and have been fine. I tried resting on my front the other day, and although it didnt hurt it did feel strange and i was worried i'd do some damage!!
x

by chencire 10th May 2011, 2:29 pm

sleeping is so far my worst part! ughhhh im so fed up with the back pain everytime i wake up, also i dont sleep as good as i used to be :(
seems like some ppl need to take longer and some ppl is quicker
i will definitely start trying when i reach my 2 week landmark haha xx
thanks for your advice girlss
group hug

by shellyj 10th May 2011, 7:03 pm

hi chencire how you feeling apart from the sleeping ? i hope i don't have to sleep sat up for too long cos i like to sleep on my side. i'll be like you and not sleep well cos i won't be comfy xx

by Smiley25 10th May 2011, 7:16 pm

I am 11 days as of today at the 7 days I was told okay to sleep on my back, but I notice that I wake up feeling really tight when I sleep on my back. So last night I slept propped up again and this morning I woke up feeling better that I did sleep like that. I have a U shape pillow (travel pillow) and it helps a lot sleeping propped up.

by chencire 10th May 2011, 9:19 pm

hey shellyj thx for asking! the painful and uncomfortable feeling is almost gone now i can do almost everything. just need to be more careful on my arm movements though.
omg one week till your BA,so excited for u haha xxxx

by jen86 10th May 2011, 10:46 pm

just before the two week mark, i stopped sleeping elavated, but dont sleep on my side yet..i can feel my boobs if i do, so i sleep on my back. Cant wait to sleep on my front!! have to cut two boob shaped holes out of my mattress! Hysterical

by avuteli 11th May 2011, 12:14 am

Lol you are so funny Jen 86!!! Two holes in you mattress? Ha ha I love sleeping on my belly ... Very worried that I won't be able to after my BA

by avuteli 11th May 2011, 12:20 am

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