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luckyinlove · 11-29-2007, 01:46 PM

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question...I feel like maybe I am being paranoid.

You know how the first couple of weeks you are supposed to sleep on your back? Well, that is starting to get really hard for me, the only way I can sleep through the night doing that is if I take tylenol PM - a couple so they knock me out, if not, I am sleeping only a few hours.

Just wondering when you all started sleeping on your sides and stomach. I am scared to sleep on my stomach, like I will crush the implants, they aren't that delicate though, are they?

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thegranolasister · 11-29-2007, 01:54 PM

I am 2 1/2 wks post op and am just starting to be able to sleep on my side. The right side (where I had my hematoma) is still too uncomfortable.

sillyp · 11-29-2007, 02:03 PM

I just started to sleep on my sides this week and I am also slightly elevated with extra pillows still to relief some of the discomfort. I have never been a back sleeper, so I was also having a very difficult time getting any rest on my back.

jinaz · 11-29-2007, 02:04 PM

I'm 21 days po and just starting to sleep on my side; it seems to be getting easier each night. You don't need to worry about crushing the implants, that shouldn't happen; but I would imagine it would be quite painful...it surely would for me! I would check w/your PS...

tc03 · 11-29-2007, 02:06 PM

I am 3 month post op and still sleeping on my side I have tried to sleep on my stomach but it doesn.'t feel right. I think I started sleeping on my side 10 days post op.

Breann · 11-29-2007, 02:26 PM

I am just 2 weeks post op and last night a slept on my side half way, if that makes sense. Try to lay on your side just slightly and if that feels fine, try to completely lay on your side and if it feels ok then your fine. You'll know when your ready b/c it won't hurt or feel funny. Not sure about sleeping on the stomach b/c I don't sleep that way. HTH

ROSY · 11-29-2007, 05:03 PM

I started sleeping on my side 3 days after surgery. Just make sure you're elevated too.

luckyinlove · 11-29-2007, 05:52 PM

Awesome! Thanks everyone! Gonna try the halfway side thing tonight, maybe if I put a pillow too, that might help.

Yay for Tylenol PM too!

Lin · 11-29-2007, 07:16 PM

Hi, I'm 15 days post op and I can comfortably lay on my side now. I do have a water bed though and it makes it very comfortable.

imissGilmoreGirls · 11-30-2007, 01:02 AM

i think it took me a good month...and i was soooo happy to be off my back.

you'll get there...promise.

Good luck!

Mode101 · 11-30-2007, 02:41 AM

I started to half sleep on my side at the start of week 2, I would prop a REALLY soft down pillow under my bottom breast and stuff it sort of between my breasts. I still hug this same squishy pillow to my chest every night, and it's a great source of comfort to me. I highly recommend finding (if u don't already have one) a SUPER squishy, moldable pillow for yourself. Been a god-send!

Alison75 · 11-30-2007, 02:45 AM

I slept on my side just at about 2 weeks- couldn't stand sleeping on back anymore!! My PS said at my one wk post op that I could sleep on my side whenevery comfortable but not on my stomach. Hope you catch some ZZZ's soon!!

ahughes · 11-30-2007, 12:37 PM

I was wondering about this too... I only slept on my back for a few days after surgery. I still try to, but not for the whole night - just too uncomfortable for me! One thing I was wondering about though; Does anyone know if sleeping on your side might encourage dropping and fluffing? It seems like it would be more beneficial in that sense than sleeping on your back would... My righty needs to drop more and I wondered which side would be most helpful (if at all) with that. Any thoughts??

bluetree · 11-30-2007, 09:50 PM

I started sleeping on my side after the first week. It was slightly uncomfortable, but I did it anyway b/c I was sick of sleeping on my back....and same for stomach too. But I also have a high tolerance for pain. And I was hoping sleeping on my stomach would help keep the pockets open.

JaneDoe · 12-01-2007, 04:34 AM

I am so happy I am a back sleeper - Teeheehee

Chihuahualady · 12-01-2007, 05:39 PM

okay, I was told to sleep on my back, elivated but why? why elevate? and why does it hurt so bad flat, when I wake up flat n my back from slipping down, why are my boobs always so wickedly swollen and sore?
I am 11 days post op.

luckyinlove · 12-03-2007, 03:50 PM

I am guessing that's morning boob - I think it's because of not moving so many hours in a row, makes the blood accumilate in that area and that's why it hurts, until you start moving around. Mine goes away after a few minutes and a shower...

11-29-2007, 01:46 PM	#1
luckyinlove Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 41 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Sleeping Hi everyone, Just a quick question...I feel like maybe I am being paranoid. You know how the first couple of weeks you are supposed to sleep on your back? Well, that is starting to get really hard for me, the only way I can sleep through the night doing that is if I take tylenol PM - a couple so they knock me out, if not, I am sleeping only a few hours. Just wondering when you all started sleeping on your sides and stomach. I am scared to sleep on my stomach, like I will crush the implants, they aren't that delicate though, are they? 305cc silicone partial unders __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

11-29-2007, 02:03 PM	#3
sillyp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 516 My Mood: Thanks: 126 Thanked 216 Times in 190 Posts	I just started to sleep on my sides this week and I am also slightly elevated with extra pillows still to relief some of the discomfort. I have never been a back sleeper, so I was also having a very difficult time getting any rest on my back. __________________ 5'9, 145 lbs, 31" ribcage BA Birthday: 11/9/2007 Happily Married, Proud Mama to 2 wonderful children and #3 on the way!

11-29-2007, 02:04 PM	#4
jinaz Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 277 My Mood: Thanks: 115 Thanked 91 Times in 84 Posts	I'm 21 days po and just starting to sleep on my side; it seems to be getting easier each night. You don't need to worry about crushing the implants, that shouldn't happen; but I would imagine it would be quite painful...it surely would for me! I would check w/your PS... __________________ 5' 5", 136 lbs. Ribcage 30" Dr. G. Robert Meger, Phx, AZ Surgery - 11.8.07 425/425 f/t 475 mods, complete unders, saline, lollipop lift pre-ba: 34C (asymmetric b/c) post-ba: 34DDD/E re-do to go smaller 325/350 f/t 375 - 8.7.08 Post re- 34DD

11-29-2007, 02:06 PM	#5
tc03 &quot;Go Canes&quot; Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 119 My Mood: Thanks: 44 Thanked 57 Times in 49 Posts	I am 3 month post op and still sleeping on my side I have tried to sleep on my stomach but it doesn.'t feel right. I think I started sleeping on my side 10 days post op. __________________ Age 36 Married 2 Children Pre breast augmentation 34B (small) Post breast augmentation 34C 350 CC saline,under,areolaRibcage 30 125 pounds Dr Roudner - Coral Gables, Fl BA August 28,2007

11-29-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
luckyinlove Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 41 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Awesome! Thanks everyone! Gonna try the halfway side thing tonight, maybe if I put a pillow too, that might help. Yay for Tylenol PM too! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

11-29-2007, 01:54 PM	#2
thegranolasister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 246 Thanks: 110 Thanked 97 Times in 68 Posts	I am 2 1/2 wks post op and am just starting to be able to sleep on my side. The right side (where I had my hematoma) is still too uncomfortable.

11-29-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
Breann Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 105 Thanks: 57 Thanked 30 Times in 29 Posts	I am just 2 weeks post op and last night a slept on my side half way, if that makes sense. Try to lay on your side just slightly and if that feels fine, try to completely lay on your side and if it feels ok then your fine. You'll know when your ready b/c it won't hurt or feel funny. Not sure about sleeping on the stomach b/c I don't sleep that way. HTH

11-29-2007, 05:03 PM	#7
ROSY Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Downey, California Posts: 106 Thanks: 31 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	I started sleeping on my side 3 days after surgery. Just make sure you're elevated too.

11-29-2007, 07:16 PM	#9
Lin Lin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 302 My Mood: Thanks: 68 Thanked 85 Times in 73 Posts	Hi, I'm 15 days post op and I can comfortably lay on my side now. I do have a water bed though and it makes it very comfortable. __________________ [i]5'5" 106 lbs. 27" ribcage silicone HP unders periareolar incision 325cc B/A 32AAA NOW 32D November 16:

11-30-2007, 01:02 AM	#10
imissGilmoreGirls Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	i think it took me a good month...and i was soooo happy to be off my back. you'll get there...promise. Good luck!

11-30-2007, 02:41 AM	#11
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 242 Thanks: 260 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts	I started to half sleep on my side at the start of week 2, I would prop a REALLY soft down pillow under my bottom breast and stuff it sort of between my breasts. I still hug this same squishy pillow to my chest every night, and it's a great source of comfort to me. I highly recommend finding (if u don't already have one) a SUPER squishy, moldable pillow for yourself. Been a god-send!

11-30-2007, 02:45 AM	#12
Alison75 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 88 Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	I slept on my side just at about 2 weeks- couldn't stand sleeping on back anymore!! My PS said at my one wk post op that I could sleep on my side whenevery comfortable but not on my stomach. Hope you catch some ZZZ's soon!! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Grover/

11-30-2007, 12:37 PM	#13
ahughes Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	d&f? I was wondering about this too... I only slept on my back for a few days after surgery. I still try to, but not for the whole night - just too uncomfortable for me! One thing I was wondering about though; Does anyone know if sleeping on your side might encourage dropping and fluffing? It seems like it would be more beneficial in that sense than sleeping on your back would... My righty needs to drop more and I wondered which side would be most helpful (if at all) with that. Any thoughts??

11-30-2007, 09:50 PM	#14
bluetree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 157 Thanks: 54 Thanked 51 Times in 43 Posts	I started sleeping on my side after the first week. It was slightly uncomfortable, but I did it anyway b/c I was sick of sleeping on my back....and same for stomach too. But I also have a high tolerance for pain. And I was hoping sleeping on my stomach would help keep the pockets open. __________________

12-01-2007, 04:34 AM	#15
JaneDoe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 136 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I am so happy I am a back sleeper - Teeheehee

12-01-2007, 05:39 PM	#16
Chihuahualady Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	okay, I was told to sleep on my back, elivated but why? why elevate? and why does it hurt so bad flat, when I wake up flat n my back from slipping down, why are my boobs always so wickedly swollen and sore? I am 11 days post op.

12-03-2007, 03:50 PM	#17
luckyinlove Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 41 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	I am guessing that's morning boob - I think it's because of not moving so many hours in a row, makes the blood accumilate in that area and that's why it hurts, until you start moving around. Mine goes away after a few minutes and a shower... __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

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mcra1g Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 96 My Mood: Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts