1 day post op when can i lie down? Started by: Anonymous

Hi hun. I am 10 days post op and had my check yesterday. From sleeping at an angle for the past 9 days it left a build up of fluid at the base of my spine (from the pressure build up) so the nurse said to me I should sleep flat from now on as it will ease the back pain, get rid of the fluid build up and will also help flatten the creases on my tummy. Also my incisions have pretty much healed on my boobs so she said as long as I wear my bra at night I should be ok. I did what Molly did for the first week – I slept on the sofa as it was easier than the bed but still killed my back!! Give the clinc a call and explain if the back pain is really becoming an issue and see what they recommend. xxx

Hi Jasmine, just one v pillow behind you is fine with a couple of other pillows, you dont need a boobie pillow for sleeping :-). If you are travelling in a car I would suggest putting a pillow accross your chest with the seat belt over it tho 🙂 x x

Did you take arnica tablets on the morning of your op my admission time in 8 am xx

Yeah I did as well @keeley. I think whatever position is the most comfy for you if best. I’m sure I was on my side at one point! You don’t know what you do in your sleep! X.

I’m sat her watching telly propt up and yes ypur right it’s horrid feels much better laid out on your back, how long should swelling normally last? X

I had overs:) u?? X

i’m having unders in 16 days, im dreading this sleeping malarky! this build up of fluid at the base of the spine and creases in the stomach really doesnt sound too good 🙁 xx

Hi there, I’m 6 days post op and have been sleeping upright since my op on Tuesday . I have pins and needles in my bum and lower back and i can’t stand for too long at the moment because of back ache! These boobies better be worth it! Those V pillows are a life saver tho.

My right boob is so much more painful than my left and I can move my left arm much more freely than the right. Anybody else had this?? Xx