Lying flat

When do you get all clear? I’m currently lying on sofa to keep me propped up, with 3 pillows and v pillow. Sleeping ok some night but other wake up and my bum is numb. Any advise. X

Im 3 weeks and i still have to sleep on a slight angle for a little bit longer.. i sleep on a duvet folded over and my bum has been fine xx

Thanks Amanda , I’ll try that tonight, I can’t wait to get back in to my own bed!! X

Hope it helps u hun.. same here its rubbish aint it and im desperate to lay on my side.. my neck should b creaking its that stiff! Lol xx

I wondered this too forgot to ask nurse today… Yep foetus position is the best but the duvet thing sounds great Amanda x

I was told to sleep on your back elevated for at least 5 days.. I tried sleeping on my side last night but I actually didn’t like it as it felt too stretched on the boob on the opposite side.
Ended up sleeping kind of rolled into my v pillow so the pressure was off my bum slightly x

U girls may be allowed to sleep flat sooner than me.. i still had a bit of swelling on my right so i was asked to sleep upright a bit longer xx the duvet and v pillow have been lifesavers melanie xx i share ur thoughts lenna i had a little go on my side and the opposite side pulls its such a weird feeling xx

I’m sleeping up right still and I’m two weeks I’m actually sleeping really well and I can’t understand it because never have I ever slept on my back, but I’m sleeping really well if I’m honest and my bum hasn’t ached once.. But I did get a new bed with mattress week before op so that could be on my side too.. However sometimes I do slide down abit.. Not much tho..how are you girls feeling?? My boobs seem to be really tender today even if I just gently touch them xx

Yeh am just surrounded by pillows at the moment …. But don’t even mind sleeping sitting up but do miss going to the side! I know what you mean Jamie …my nipples at the moment there constantly standing to attention and lots of shooting pains also very tender since had strapping off earlier. X

Hey Girls, iv been sleeping on my back and on my side the last few days.. im only 2weeks PO. Different people advise different things, the formum/advise surrounding MYA seems to be very strict etc compared to other formums/ advise iv found on the internet. Some people advise that its ok to sleep on your back elivated slightly, others feel they need to sleep unright. Iv started sleeping on my side propped up with my pillows as i dont feel any pain and my sports bra keeps them in place. I actually havent been told to do any of the the things that im doing atm from my Nurse/PC/Surgeon… i wasnt told to sleep a certain way, i wasnt told when i can stop wearing my sports bra, wsnt told much at all… just find out everything on this forum! So i would just say its whatever you feel comfortable with, only you know your body and what feels right or wrong. As long as you minimise risk of infection then i think a lot of its just common sense?! xx

Totally with you there jade mya haven’t tokd me anything on how to look after my new additions. Thanks god for this forum!! Xx

Well had my check. Say 7-10 days lying on an angle and then I can slowly starting to ease myself down, at 8 days now. All looking good tho, healing very good, I’m a very happy girl. Xx

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