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by MrsD2bxxx 19th April 2013, 8:05 am

Hi ladies, how long before I can lay flat? This upright sleeping is playing havoc with my back and I found myself sleeping on my side sitting up last night just to try and ease the ache in my lower back! I have so many pillows arranged at all different angles so there isn't anything more I can do there! Please tell me it's not longer than a week?! Thank you xx

by Redtulip123 19th April 2013, 8:28 am

I'd ask your surgeon. I was allowed to sleep flat and on my side after my one week check but every surgeon seems to be different. Have you tried a rolled towel under your back? X

by balamoryyellfruit 19th April 2013, 8:47 am

Ask your clinic hun, i was told first few days sleep upright and then however is comfy after that. Depends on your surgeon lovely x

by MrsD2bxxx 19th April 2013, 8:47 am

No I haven't actually, I didn't even think of that! Thank you! I'm gona try that tonight. I have my one week check on Monday so hopefully I can sleep flat from then xx

by MrsD2bxxx 19th April 2013, 8:48 am

I suppose I could call and ask as well xx

by balamoryyellfruit 19th April 2013, 8:54 am

Yeah i would just give them a quick ring =] cant do any harm x

by **COOKIE** 19th April 2013, 10:24 am

Wait till have your one week check up babe so your boobs can least be assessed before starting to lay lay flat or start to turn on your side.

Its generally about a week to two weeks before you get the all clear, but sitting raised is important to help your body naturally absorb the swelling, if you don't help your body to do this babe you could put your healing back, so get them assessed first hun and then take things from there. Xx

by MrsD2bxxx 20th April 2013, 8:56 am

Thanks cookie! I have been staying upright as I don't want to jeopardise the healing and i only have 2 days until my check up now so hopefully I will be able to sleep flat from then.. Fingers crossed because I'm shattered! Lol xx

by Lisa34 20th April 2013, 10:02 am

It's horrible sleeping raised x makes your bum so sore x

by willows 20th April 2013, 10:39 am

i hate sleeping raised 3 nights done so far and i was told i have to for 14days urghh ! my backs aches its hard to drift off and i jsut feel so umcomfortable in the nights cant wait til i can sleep on my side xx

by **COOKIE** 20th April 2013, 12:13 pm

Don't forget to just try the few little things that help if you're not already -

Someone mentioned here (sorry can't recall who it was) that they bough heat pads from the chemist that they were able to stick to their back. I thought this was an incredible idea! So something that may be worth investing in for sure!

Alternatively, a hot water bottle rolled in a towel and placed in the small of your back.

A pillow under your knees

A pillow under each arm

These things generally do help for a more restful sleep. And don't forget when you are awake,to have a little walk around and be conscious that you may be hunched, so try and straighten your back up too. Xx

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