Safe to lie on my back for a bit??

Hey girls!

I’m in AGONY with my back!! 🙁 no pain in my boobs or incisions but my back is aching so much from sleeping upright! I had my op on Monday, will I be okay to lie on my back soon like flat??

Xxx

Hi my surgeon said I could lie however I wanted after 24 hours as long as I was wearing the post op bra, the biggest problem I found laying on your back is getting back up again I was like a tortoise on its back trying to get up lol!! X

Hey! Ohhh okay I’ll give it a go then! I’m okay sleeping upright my backs just in bits today you know when you feel like you need to lie flat!! I think even 5 minutes would make me feel better lol xx

I laid on my back after 2 days as my back was killing me honestly that hurt more than my boobs ! You need to roll your shoulders and do some exercises I found that helped loads for me , try move as much as you can it’s because you’ve been so stiff , I felt like I walked like a hunch back for weeks xxx

Hi Ladies,

This is a friendly reminder of your post-op advice from MYA.

It is advisable to sleep at a 45 degree angle for 2 weeks minimum (if possible) as it helps to reduce swelling and helps with symmetry. Often lying flat can cause shortness of breath. It is not advisable to lie on your side for 4-6 weeks.

Love MYA Mod x

I find that I slip down during the night and wake up on my back and it hurts quite a lot for about 10 mins. I’m 3 and a half weeks post op. Think I’m going to sleep upright until the pain goes away completely. Also apparently it’s really good for the skin on your face sleeping upright hahha

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