Sleeping elevated

by Twinky 26th June 2015, 12:39 pm

So im 12 days post op, and sleep is getting better, in that I can get more comfy now as im not in as much pain and getting up is easier etc. However, this am, I was almost laid flat, as apposed to elevated. It was comfy but just wondered if from a medical point of view I should still sleep elevated?

Its not going to affect them 'dropping out the pockets' or something random if I lay with my 2 normal pillows and not the v pillow & a mountain of pillows that I have been having is it?
Waiting on a nurse to call me back as I called them about driving too....

But just wondered when u lot all slept with normal pillows and on your side again?

Ta Smike

muchly x

by **Charlii** 26th June 2015, 1:17 pm

At my one week appointment, my nurse told me another week, then I can start laying flat again. But its different for all. The elevation isn't anything to do with the implants dropping, its more to help drain the swelling fluids, and keep the blood flow normal. So if you feel your swelling is back to normal, then you should be ok. Best to double check though with the clinic, as you've done.

by Twinky 26th June 2015, 1:55 pm

Thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
They just called and said the same as you really, the swelling is why they say to sleep elevated but said I am fine now to sleep on normal pillows and even on my side. dance

OMG, roll in bed time, cos it's gona be so comfy and squishy and lovely! Woop woop!
Xx

by **Charlii** 26th June 2015, 1:58 pm

I wouldn't get too excited just yet! Just because you're allowed to, doesn't mean your body is ready to. It might still hurt like a mutha*, because they're too new to move about to accommodate side sleeping. Your body will dictate for itself, and get itself in the most comfortable position.

by Vickyxo 26th June 2015, 2:05 pm

Hey [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] i hope your feeling okay and healing well!
I still sleep with my V pillow at a month post op.. Only becuase if i sleep with my normal two pillow, in the middle of the night i wake up feeling heavy and uncomfortable.. SO i agree with what Charlii has said!

Just got to listen to your body, plus i prefer sleeping with my V pillow now, its become a comfort haha xxx

by anneritchley 26th June 2015, 3:04 pm

Hi, you will need to sleep according to your surgeons advice. Give them a call. Usually it's only to help with swelling but I was required to sleep on my back for 4 weeks xxx

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