Sleeping on front

by Gemmakayleigh 1st May 2013, 9:55 pm

So I've woken up pretty much on my front the last 2 mornings is this bad?? Ill be 4weeks PO on Friday. I did ask my surgeon at my1 week check how I should be sleeping an he said however is comfortable... But also laughed and said I doubt you'll be sleeping on your front! Could this cause any damage? Thanks ladies x

by Ktwin2 1st May 2013, 10:09 pm

I did this, this afternoon and only lasted about 30 seconds :( x

by queenyk 2nd May 2013, 12:23 am

Hiya hun. I was told to wait until after my 6 week check and only then if comfy but i don't know if we're all given different advice. could you prop yourself up or make a pillow fort around yourself to stop yourself turning over? X

by Ktwin2 2nd May 2013, 7:39 am

PS mine was an accident. I haven't been told anything at all about sleeping so I'm doing what feels comfortable. x

by angie8131 2nd May 2013, 7:46 am

Ktwin, most ladies ate advised to sleep with their head higher than their chest to encourage blood flow and reduce swelling. Last night I slept on my side a lot and in still worried I shouldn't shrug

by misf1 2nd May 2013, 9:29 am

I'm sure you won't be doing damage, if you were it would be painful and you wouldn't be able to do it.

by Ktwin2 2nd May 2013, 10:04 am

Angie I'm trying, I start with falling asleep sat up but I always wake on my back and this morning woke up on my side and I felt ok. 1 week check tomorrow so all will be revealed when this bloody strapping comes off. I'm sure its the strapping which is stopping my healing from progressing? x

by angie8131 2nd May 2013, 10:31 am

I had straps for 12 days Ktwin. I think it helped with managing the swelling and holds everything in place. I'm usually a very active sleeper and would rarely sleep on my back but with the V pillow I didn't move an inch through the night. Best to ask your nurse about sleeping, mine said to avoid sleeping on the side until the 6 week check xx

by Lisa34 2nd May 2013, 10:34 am

I had to sleep on my back for 8 weeks, it was so hard! But loving the side sleeping now! X

by Gemmakayleigh 2nd May 2013, 7:44 pm

8 weeks! Blimey! Funny how little things like that are so important when you can't do them isn't it. X

by 5stonedown 2nd May 2013, 9:19 pm

I used to sleep on my front every night but since my op in September I have never been able to do it... it just hurts and feels horrible!

by willows 2nd May 2013, 10:01 pm

i woke up sleeping on my front night before last and I freaked out! i wasnt in pain but knew i shouldnt so went back on my side oops x

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