When can you drive & sleep on your side again?

by Princess_x 15th June 2012, 8:47 am

Just wondering :) My 2nd gear & reserve can be stiff so don't want to pull the booby muscles, and lying on my side feels like I'm squashing the boobs but I'm soo fed up of lying on my back! Thanks x

by **COOKIE** 15th June 2012, 9:00 am

You're fine to drive and sleep on your side now at 3 weeks post op babe 'as long as YOU feel comfortable'

Just check your driving insurance first though as some have a time frame where you wouldn't be insured after having surgery for a specific amount of time. If the gears on your car still feel stiff to the point it's causing you discomfort after driving, then maybe leave it for another week and try again hun.

Feeling like you're squashing your boobs is nothing to worry about hun, your implant are very robust so nothing is going to happen to them. I used my V-Pillow to position myself on my side so I created a sort of gap for my boob to fall through if you get what I mean, that way I didn't feel as much pressure on my breast and made myself more comfortable sleeping that way. Xx

by chocolatemonster 15th June 2012, 9:27 am

Am I okay to sleep on my side yet...5 days post op? xx

by Loobs 15th June 2012, 10:44 am

Lady V, I was about 4 weeks PO untill I felt it was comfortable to sleep slightly on my side, at an angle.

At 5 Days PO i wasnt comfortable sleeping on my side. I think its adivised that you sleep propped up for the first 14 days so I would say no, but call your PCC.

xxx

by **COOKIE** 15th June 2012, 10:54 am

I'd think you're pretty much still quite swollen at 5 days post-op LadyV and the reason you need to sleep propped up is to help that swelling subside.... When the swelling has eased ladyV, you can then try slowly moving onto your side sweetheart. xx

by chocolatemonster 15th June 2012, 10:56 am

Okie dokie thanks ladies was just checking, it does feel very odd when even slightly laying to the side like my boobs are going to slide off ha ha so think I will leave it for a while. Thanks xx

by *Alice* 15th June 2012, 11:15 am

I was able to sleep on my side after my first check up. To start I used pillows behind me to lean back on, I wasn't entirely on my side or my back, but proped at an angle instead. I also found wearing a very good supportive sports bra made me feel comfier!

I can now sleep on my side no problems and use a stretch py sweaty Betty sports bra to sleep in with minimal support (but I've had the all clear to sleep without)

You just have to ease yourself into it, if your body says no then listen to it!x

by Princess_x 15th June 2012, 1:10 pm

Thanks girls! :) I think I'll try it sleeping on my side at an angle first, I'm worried about the implant being flattened or knocked out of it's pocket or something. When can you drive & sleep on your side again? 751387

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by SunshineLady 15th June 2012, 1:14 pm

I was told I could sleep on my side after a week. I still can't sleep without a pillow either side of me though, one to put my knees on and one behind me to elevate me slightly.

Nice avi Alice!

X

by *Alice* 15th June 2012, 1:15 pm

xplayboybunnyx wrote:Thanks girls! :) I think I'll try it sleeping on my side at an angle first, I'm worried about the implant being flattened or knocked out of it's pocket or something.

You don't need to worry, it's quite secure in there.x

Thanks Sunshine Lady :flowers: X

by Princess_x 15th June 2012, 3:27 pm

Ah thank you, I'm silly :) xx

by **COOKIE** 15th June 2012, 4:35 pm

Your not at all silly playboybunny, its a question many of us have asked and is always a worry when as you progress through your recovery. When can you drive & sleep on your side again? 571992

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Altw - your avvy is gorg babe! When can you drive & sleep on your side again? 67188

xx

by *Alice* 15th June 2012, 8:25 pm

xplayboybunnyx wrote:Ah thank you, I'm silly :) xx

Not silly at all, I think somebody had to reassure me and I bet we aren't the only ones to ask! Hug

cookie wrote:

Altw - your avvy is gorg babe! xx

Thankyou Cookie :flowers:

X

by Princess_x 15th June 2012, 8:42 pm

Oh thank you both, it's nice to have some reassurance When can you drive & sleep on your side again? 571992

x

by Wishful 15th June 2012, 8:44 pm

Where did you get your v pillow from Cookie? X

by **COOKIE** 15th June 2012, 8:46 pm

I bought mine from Argos Wishful, it was more than adequate hun and is still very comfy and used now lol. xx

by *Alice* 15th June 2012, 9:26 pm

I'm using my V pillow as we speak... Great investment if you ask me haha x

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