cm29 58 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I’m 3.5 week Po and I’m still sleeping flat on my back. I’m normally a side sleeper so this is the most uncomfortable position for me. My back is aching I read my post op information booklet and can’t find anything on sleeping positions after a certain time. When can I roll on my side I’m scared of squashing my implants to a funny shape or messing up the scar tissue forming in the pocket idk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sabP 749 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 4 hours ago, cm29 said: I’m 3.5 week Po and I’m still sleeping flat on my back. I’m normally a side sleeper so this is the most uncomfortable position for me. My back is aching I read my post op information booklet and can’t find anything on sleeping positions after a certain time. When can I roll on my side I’m scared of squashing my implants to a funny shape or messing up the scar tissue forming in the pocket idk Hey @cm29 my PS said back/upright sleeping for two weeks. I hated it as I am a side sleeper too. Around 2.5 weeks I gently turned to my side and found it a bit painful. By the end of the third week I was able to sleep on my side but not all night, it would hurt at first then they seemed to settle into position and felt fine. Got a bit annoying as I tend to turn from side to side before I actually fall asleep. I found day by day and week by week it got easier - they would initially feel a bit tender/heavy at first then ease up. I am now 10.5 weeks and totally comfortable sleeping on either side. They won't end up a funny shape - just try it for a while and see how you feel cm29 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pink butterfly 1,509 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 You should be fine now being a bit further along with your healing. Maybe have another pillow beside you and have it lengthways so that you can be a bit more supported as you sleep on your side. When I was pregnant with my kids, I always slept with a pillow slightly tucked under my tummy which I found comfortable while I laid on my side. I still sleep like that and my youngest is nearly 11 years old! sabP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFox 101 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I was able to sleep normally after 10 days - try stacking some pillows around you for more comfort - I found that putting a small rolled up hand towel in between the breasts helped me feel more supported on my side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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