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9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by jangledania 28th November 2011, 9:26 pm
have my ba on weds 7th dec....not long!! I'm not good at sleeping as it is and wondered if anyone has tipos for after the b.a...especially as i find it impossible to sleep on my back...i always sleep on my side....any tips for supporting/ comfort. an d what did you find was the most useful thing to take with you? i'm staying overnight, a good friend is coming and will stay at the travelodge, am wondering how long it takes to come round properley after the GA? my op is 8.30am, phew- won't have to sit thinking bout it all day!!
thanks
xx
thanks
xx
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Re: 9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by annaliese76 29th November 2011, 10:05 am
surround urself with pillows hun and my v pillow was well worth getting too. I didnt like having to sleep on my back but you do get used to it and the first few nights i took pain killers which helped me sleep. It's not for long and well worth it!! xxx Good luck, bet ur getting really excited now 
As for coming round after the GA everybodies different, I went to theatre at about 12.15 and was back in my room texting people by 1.20pm although was drifting in an out of sleep all afternoonxxx
As for coming round after the GA everybodies different, I went to theatre at about 12.15 and was back in my room texting people by 1.20pm although was drifting in an out of sleep all afternoonxxx
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by alexandra33 29th November 2011, 4:18 pm
You'll definitely feel better if you sleep almost sitting up (swelling and morning boob won't be as bad). A heating pad on your back and frozen peas on your boobies will help with the discomfort. So exciting almost there!! 
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Re: 9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by jangledania 29th November 2011, 10:32 pm
thanks girls- peas on the boobs! will be great to have boobs to put them on!!!! how long do you have to sleep on your back/ propped up? xx
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Re: 9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by Holly19872 29th November 2011, 11:00 pm
Defo agree with the frozen peas and heated pad.
I'm 10days post op, and have just started sleeping half on side, half on back. I also took night nurse before i went to bed - (not with the painkillers) it completely knocks you out, got a great sleep :)
Regarding the GA, i think you will be out for approx an hour, they have got it down to a fine art now, with height/weight etc and know exactly how much you need. I was on the phone texting and calling people straight after I was so excited haha, but after was dosing for a couple of hours.
Good luck hun
xxx
I'm 10days post op, and have just started sleeping half on side, half on back. I also took night nurse before i went to bed - (not with the painkillers) it completely knocks you out, got a great sleep :)
Regarding the GA, i think you will be out for approx an hour, they have got it down to a fine art now, with height/weight etc and know exactly how much you need. I was on the phone texting and calling people straight after I was so excited haha, but after was dosing for a couple of hours.
Good luck hun
xxx
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by kara 30th November 2011, 11:56 am
ohhh! so close now hun, good luck! you must be excited. xx
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by jangledania 30th November 2011, 5:46 pm
thanks girls! yes i am erxcited! and telling myself no need to be nervous. right- will stock up on peas!! i have at least 4 hot water bottles in my house so reckon i'll be ok for heat pads!!
xx
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Re: 9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by fuzzy 30th November 2011, 6:31 pm
Hello, definitely get a v pillow (argos do good cheap one with pillow case) and make sure you time your last meds about half an hour before you go to bed as they help knock you out.
Keep your meds and water next to the bed for the morning as well first couple of days as morning boob isnt cool!
I always used to sleep on my side and was panicking about not sleeping on my back but you get used to it quickly.
Went down for my op at 9 45 and was back in my room totally with it by 11. Anaesthetic is easy part!
Good luck!!
xx (forgot take a battery or electric toothbrush for day after as I couldnt even brush my teeth hubby had to do it!)
Keep your meds and water next to the bed for the morning as well first couple of days as morning boob isnt cool!
I always used to sleep on my side and was panicking about not sleeping on my back but you get used to it quickly.
Went down for my op at 9 45 and was back in my room totally with it by 11. Anaesthetic is easy part!
Good luck!!
xx (forgot take a battery or electric toothbrush for day after as I couldnt even brush my teeth hubby had to do it!)
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Re: 9 sleeps to go....tips needed please!
by jangledania 30th November 2011, 9:16 pm
thanks fuzzy, have ordered pillow, will now get the electric tbrush...no hubby n don't fancy my mum or son doin it for me!! mum has offered to stay with me for a week, such a star! she had it done 25yr ago, so completely understands.
i'm mega active with work and got 2 dogs and a horse, am actually looking forward to the break from it all!
a friend has asked me to colect her daughter from school 9 days post op- likelihood of driving/feeling ok by then?
xx
i'm mega active with work and got 2 dogs and a horse, am actually looking forward to the break from it all!
a friend has asked me to colect her daughter from school 9 days post op- likelihood of driving/feeling ok by then?
xx
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by debsrich 30th November 2011, 10:05 pm
I'm looking forward to the rest too!!!!!!!! I'm hoping that I'm not being naive in thinking I will enjoy the rest after!!!! Pain and discomfort I can deal with!!!!!! I'm hoping I can sleep ok... I plan on doing a lot of it whilst I'm left to recover!!!!
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by 703b7 1st December 2011, 12:34 pm
Hi [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.],
So excited for you hun! my mum had hers done about 23yrs ago so she has been really onboard to. nice to have someone who knows what it's like and knows you so well.
i was told not to drive for 2 wks due to car insurance but no sure - i am working 11 days po so will have to drive then.
not long! xx
So excited for you hun! my mum had hers done about 23yrs ago so she has been really onboard to. nice to have someone who knows what it's like and knows you so well.
i was told not to drive for 2 wks due to car insurance but no sure - i am working 11 days po so will have to drive then.
not long! xx
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