Sleeping on stomach?

LoveBunny · 07-02-2009, 01:08 AM

This is an odd thing..

When thinking about my future breast augmentation, for some reason my main concern is will I be able to sleep on my stomach after I'm healed? Odd priorities, I know. LOL! Am I going to have to learn to fall asleep on my back or side from now on? I've heard it isn't an issue, but over time would it be a problem? And for whoever does sleep on their stomach, is it comfortable?

DesireBoobs · 07-02-2009, 01:13 AM

This was a big concern for me before I got my breast augmentation. I am a side and tummy sleeper, so I was worried that I would not be able to sleep.

I have however, been able to find a way to sleep on my back quite comfortably:

-2 pillows under my head
-One under each arm
-One under my knees

I have found this to be quite comfortable, and have had no difficulty sleeping, and have not caught myself rolling over while sleeping.

I do believe however, once I am fully healed (I am only 2 days PO right now...) I will be able to sleep on my stomach again. I did not get huge implants (only 400ccs), so I believe I should be able to be a tummy and side sleeper when I am feeling 100% healed.

I would not worry too much about this when thinking about your breast augmentation. Other good ways to sleep (I find) are propped up on the couch, and on a recliner chair with a blanket. I have found these both to be good ways to nap

HTH!!

cosmo422 · 07-02-2009, 02:29 AM

I too am a side and tummy sleeper, I found it to be difficult to sleep on my back post op, but since my boobs were so sore it was my only option lol, I went back to side and tummy as soon as i got the ok from my ps

Angel123 · 07-02-2009, 02:31 AM

My ps said back and side sleeping (with pillows to comfort the girls) is ok. No tummy sleeping now...I'm not sure about the future. That's a question I'll have the ask.

smokeyjoe · 07-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Gee this has been my most major problem of all.. I hardly had any pain with my breast augmentation,
Im 9mths post & I would say my probs have been sleeping on my tummy/side & Im only finally getting a good night sleep now.... Yes after all this time.... but I have to say Its been totaly worth it. & I would do it 10 times again just to get the final result.... Yae for boobies

kat3 · 07-02-2009, 10:54 AM

I have a friend who sleeps on her tummy and has a breast augmentation, she is two yrs post op so I am not sure when she could.....will ask her today.

delia21 · 07-02-2009, 12:22 PM

I dont usually sleep on my stomach, but my PS said I could already at one month out. So I guess you should be fine

LoveBunny · 07-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Thanks everyone!

I know I wont immediately be able to be a tummy sleeper. I'm was just worried about after I'm healed. It seems like it would be a lot of stress over time on the implants.

that_girl · 07-02-2009, 02:52 PM

i was actually told to start stomach sleeping at 2 weeks post op. i did have to gradually ease back into it, initially supporting myself with my arms folded under me.
a plus for me was that i noticed the girls really softened up once i started the stomach sleeping. (laying on them with your body weight acts as a form of compression)

hope that helps!

LoveBunny · 07-02-2009, 04:09 PM

I'm feeling a bit better about it now. I wont have to give up tummy sleeping! I'm not getting large implants. Probably in the mid 300 range so it shouldn't be too uncomfy. Thanks again everyone!

lippydame86 · 07-02-2009, 04:39 PM

I've been sleeping on my stomach since a few months post op and it's just as comfortable now as it was before my b/a! Once you heal you'll be fine!

littlebit13 · 07-02-2009, 05:11 PM

I am really hope I will be able to comfortably sleep on my stomach after my breast augmentation. If not I plan on trying to put a thick pillow under right below my boobs so that I'm lifted up but not squishing the girls... I'm not sure this will work...but if anyone tries it let me know! lol

kynchanted · 07-03-2009, 05:47 PM

I have had my silicone gel implants for 7.5 years now (over the muscle) and I can't sleep on my stomach at all unless I prop my arms under my boobs (really hard in the tanning bed if I try to lay on my stomach). I do have cc on one side but they have always felt that way. It feels like I am laying on something hard, like the blanket got bunched up under me and it's really uncomfortable. I can sleep on my back though, with a pillow on each side of me or if I wear an underwire bra to bed (if I don't then my implants fall into my armpits and it's a uncomfortable as well). Sleeping on my side works the best! Not sure if saline or cohesive is any different, but I did hear that these things don't happen if you go under the muscle.

babyfromheaven · 07-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I agree with that_girl. Stomach sleeping is like a form of compression. When I started sleeping on my stomach my boobs started to really soften up. It makes it hard to remember to massage. It also helped my morning boob go away.

I have been sleeping on my tummy sense about 3 weeks out. Literally as soon as I could comfortable role over without pain I would wake up on my tummy. Pretty much every night I fall asleep on my stomach. I'm an all over sleeper, so I was ok sleeping on my back for a while post breast augmentation, but there is nothing like tummy sleeping.

lynn80 · 07-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I got the ok to sleep on my stomach at 2 wks..have been sleeping that way ever sense with no issues

LoveBunny · 07-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kynchanted

I have had my silicone gel implants for 7.5 years now (over the muscle) and I can't sleep on my stomach at all unless I prop my arms under my boobs (really hard in the tanning bed if I try to lay on my stomach). I do have cc on one side but they have always felt that way. It feels like I am laying on something hard, like the blanket got bunched up under me and it's really uncomfortable. I can sleep on my back though, with a pillow on each side of me or if I wear an underwire bra to bed (if I don't then my implants fall into my armpits and it's a uncomfortable as well). Sleeping on my side works the best! Not sure if saline or cohesive is any different, but I did hear that these things don't happen if you go under the muscle.

Ooo...That doesn't sound fun at all! You can't sleep on stomach and you have to take special precautions when back sleeping. I feel for ya. :-( I'll be getting under the muscle so it makes me feel a bit better that maybe my boobs wont end up in my armpits while sleeping.

just looking · 07-03-2009, 06:13 PM

I get boobs Tuesday and I'm really worried about the tummy sleeping aspect, or tanning.... I hadnt even thought about tanning!
It'll be worth it though. I'll figure something out!

Stacy8907 · 07-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I can sleep on my stomach but I don't remember when I started since I'm not a stomach sleeper.

I know at about 3 months in when I went tanning though holy crap did it feel weird!! Usually I lay on my back for 10 minutes then flip over onto the front, but whoa it felt terrible laying on my boobs the first time. Now I've gotten used to it and it's not so bad, but it definitely made me miss my little boobs.

It's something you'll get used to

texas2 · 07-03-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

This is an odd thing..

When thinking about my future breast augmentation, for some reason my main concern is will I be able to sleep on my stomach after I'm healed? Odd priorities, I know. LOL! Am I going to have to learn to fall asleep on my back or side from now on? I've heard it isn't an issue, but over time would it be a problem? And for whoever does sleep on their stomach, is it comfortable?

I was worried about this too..as, I can only sleep well when on my stomach...but luckily - at 8 weeks postop - I can comfortably sleep on my stomach. I actually start on my side - with a pillow to hug - but then end up on my stomach unknowingly -and have slept sooooo much better since! I don't know if size makes a difference at all though ?? I am a mid/full C.

LoveBunny · 07-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas2

I was worried about this too..as, I can only sleep well when on my stomach...but luckily - at 8 weeks postop - I can comfortably sleep on my stomach. I actually start on my side - with a pillow to hug - but then end up on my stomach unknowingly -and have slept sooooo much better since! I don't know if size makes a difference at all though ?? I am a mid/full C.

I think that is where I'll end up..mid to full C. It's comforting to know that many of the ladies have no problems with it. I can't wait till I know first hand!!

07-02-2009, 01:08 AM	#1
LoveBunny Yea.. I would like some biggers ones, please. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange,VA Posts: 275 Thanks: 226 Thanked 88 Times in 82 Posts	Sleeping on stomach? This is an odd thing.. When thinking about my future breast augmentation, for some reason my main concern is will I be able to sleep on my stomach after I'm healed? Odd priorities, I know. LOL! Am I going to have to learn to fall asleep on my back or side from now on? I've heard it isn't an issue, but over time would it be a problem? And for whoever does sleep on their stomach, is it comfortable?

07-02-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
cosmo422 nothing fits anymore!! Time to go shopping Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 264 Thanks: 4 Thanked 90 Times in 87 Posts	I too am a side and tummy sleeper, I found it to be difficult to sleep on my back post op, but since my boobs were so sore it was my only option lol, I went back to side and tummy as soon as i got the ok from my ps __________________ wt 108 ht 5'2 surgery date 4/22/09 250cc saline HP f/t 275cc (OVERS) pre op 34A saggy post op 34C periareolar incision/Benelli url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]

07-02-2009, 02:31 AM	#4
Angel123 I love my new boobies!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 610 Thanks: 150 Thanked 155 Times in 146 Posts	My ps said back and side sleeping (with pillows to comfort the girls) is ok. No tummy sleeping now...I'm not sure about the future. That's a question I'll have the ask. __________________ Height: 5'7 Weight: 131 lb. Pre-breast augmentation: Full A? Post-breast augmentation: 32E or 32DD! Implant: 500 Mod+ saline unders

07-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#7
delia21 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 560 Thanks: 272 Thanked 175 Times in 165 Posts	I dont usually sleep on my stomach, but my PS said I could already at one month out. So I guess you should be fine __________________ pre: 34A/AA, ribcage 27" 345 cc's stage 3 cohesive silicone, anatomical HP's post: 34C/D love my boobies

07-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
that_girl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ontario Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts	i was actually told to start stomach sleeping at 2 weeks post op. i did have to gradually ease back into it, initially supporting myself with my arms folded under me. a plus for me was that i noticed the girls really softened up once i started the stomach sleeping. (laying on them with your body weight acts as a form of compression) hope that helps! __________________ 24 yrs 5'10 118lbs Pre-breast augmentation: 32a-ish Post-breast augmentation: hopefully 32C 300cc mod+ cohesive gel unders, trans-ax incision breast augmentation date: 02/23

07-02-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
DesireBoobs Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, Washington Posts: 74 Thanks: 8 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	This was a big concern for me before I got my breast augmentation. I am a side and tummy sleeper, so I was worried that I would not be able to sleep. I have however, been able to find a way to sleep on my back quite comfortably: -2 pillows under my head -One under each arm -One under my knees I have found this to be quite comfortable, and have had no difficulty sleeping, and have not caught myself rolling over while sleeping. I do believe however, once I am fully healed (I am only 2 days PO right now...) I will be able to sleep on my stomach again. I did not get huge implants (only 400ccs), so I believe I should be able to be a tummy and side sleeper when I am feeling 100% healed. I would not worry too much about this when thinking about your breast augmentation. Other good ways to sleep (I find) are propped up on the couch, and on a recliner chair with a blanket. I have found these both to be good ways to nap HTH!!

07-02-2009, 09:34 AM	#5
smokeyjoe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 414 Thanks: 86 Thanked 167 Times in 153 Posts	Gee this has been my most major problem of all.. I hardly had any pain with my breast augmentation, Im 9mths post & I would say my probs have been sleeping on my tummy/side & Im only finally getting a good night sleep now.... Yes after all this time.... but I have to say Its been totaly worth it. & I would do it 10 times again just to get the final result.... Yae for boobies

07-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
kat3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sunny California Posts: 82 Thanks: 10 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	I have a friend who sleeps on her tummy and has a breast augmentation, she is two yrs post op so I am not sure when she could.....will ask her today.

07-02-2009, 01:47 PM	#8
LoveBunny Yea.. I would like some biggers ones, please. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange,VA Posts: 275 Thanks: 226 Thanked 88 Times in 82 Posts	Thanks everyone! I know I wont immediately be able to be a tummy sleeper. I'm was just worried about after I'm healed. It seems like it would be a lot of stress over time on the implants.

07-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#10
LoveBunny Yea.. I would like some biggers ones, please. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange,VA Posts: 275 Thanks: 226 Thanked 88 Times in 82 Posts	I'm feeling a bit better about it now. I wont have to give up tummy sleeping! I'm not getting large implants. Probably in the mid 300 range so it shouldn't be too uncomfy. Thanks again everyone! __________________ Dr. Thomas DeWire/ I'm now only accepting FR from ladies with Elite member status and bare boobie pictures. Since I'm showing my naked boobie transformation on here I feel it's only fair that anyone sending a FR does as well. My befores are none too pretty and I'd feel more comfortable sharing my pictures with someone else who put themselves out there as I have. Thanks! Pre breast augmentation 36B sometimes 36C Tuberous 5'2" 145lbs and hopefully losing I'm a 36D at the moment! No more Tuber boobies! I have Mod+ 300L one side and 370R something the other I think.

07-02-2009, 04:39 PM	#11
lippydame86 What's Meant to Be Will Always Find It's Way Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the South Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 428 Thanked 551 Times in 445 Posts	I've been sleeping on my stomach since a few months post op and it's just as comfortable now as it was before my b/a! Once you heal you'll be fine! __________________ Pre/Post: 32C/E Implants:Inamed Style 68MP; 390cc filled to 450 Placement: Complete Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'8" Weight: 112 @ surgery time B/A Date: November 5, 2007 For privacy reasons: I only accept FR's from Elite Members only.

07-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#12
littlebit13 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 195 Thanks: 2 Thanked 61 Times in 49 Posts	I am really hope I will be able to comfortably sleep on my stomach after my breast augmentation. If not I plan on trying to put a thick pillow under right below my boobs so that I'm lifted up but not squishing the girls... I'm not sure this will work...but if anyone tries it let me know! lol

07-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#13
kynchanted California Girl Abroad! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wittlich, Germany Posts: 195 Thanks: 67 Thanked 54 Times in 53 Posts	I have had my silicone gel implants for 7.5 years now (over the muscle) and I can't sleep on my stomach at all unless I prop my arms under my boobs (really hard in the tanning bed if I try to lay on my stomach). I do have cc on one side but they have always felt that way. It feels like I am laying on something hard, like the blanket got bunched up under me and it's really uncomfortable. I can sleep on my back though, with a pillow on each side of me or if I wear an underwire bra to bed (if I don't then my implants fall into my armpits and it's a uncomfortable as well). Sleeping on my side works the best! Not sure if saline or cohesive is any different, but I did hear that these things don't happen if you go under the muscle.

07-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
babyfromheaven Happy 9 month Bday to my boobies! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 117 Thanked 538 Times in 453 Posts	I agree with that_girl. Stomach sleeping is like a form of compression. When I started sleeping on my stomach my boobs started to really soften up. It makes it hard to remember to massage. It also helped my morning boob go away. I have been sleeping on my tummy sense about 3 weeks out. Literally as soon as I could comfortable role over without pain I would wake up on my tummy. Pretty much every night I fall asleep on my stomach. I'm an all over sleeper, so I was ok sleeping on my back for a while post breast augmentation, but there is nothing like tummy sleeping. __________________ 25 years old 5'1.5" 105 lbs 26 inch ribcage 397 cc mod + Allergen Style 15, unders, crease breast augmentation date: March 25 2009 Pre 30AA/A Post 30G/DDDD (WTH!?!) Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

07-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#15
lynn80 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 210 Thanks: 24 Thanked 76 Times in 61 Posts	I got the ok to sleep on my stomach at 2 wks..have been sleeping that way ever sense with no issues

07-03-2009, 06:13 PM	#17
just looking Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 112 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	I get boobs Tuesday and I'm really worried about the tummy sleeping aspect, or tanning.... I hadnt even thought about tanning! It'll be worth it though. I'll figure something out!

07-03-2009, 06:29 PM	#18
Stacy8907 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 344 Thanks: 114 Thanked 138 Times in 130 Posts	I can sleep on my stomach but I don't remember when I started since I'm not a stomach sleeper. I know at about 3 months in when I went tanning though holy crap did it feel weird!! Usually I lay on my back for 10 minutes then flip over onto the front, but whoa it felt terrible laying on my boobs the first time. Now I've gotten used to it and it's not so bad, but it definitely made me miss my little boobs. It's something you'll get used to __________________ -

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