Any tips on sleeping?

Hi ladies just wondering if anybody has any tips on sleeping I am currently day 4 post op and really struggling to get comfy and get some sleep which is making me so groggy and tired. I have got a V pillow and neck pillow tried lots of different positions sat up I am uncomfortable as I always slip down and get a numb bum and back ache. I’ve tried lying flatish with my head propped up I know your not supposed to but that gives me boob ache. Just want a good night sleep can’t wait to lye on my stomach again haha missing my sleep so much! Any tips would be greatly appreciated 🙂

Not many people can sleep on their front after op so just be warned I find it so uncomfortable sometimes! Have you tried s pillow under your bum to stop it going numb? X

Hi im 17 days post op and i dnt think i slept at all for over a week! I have 4 pillows behind me and my v pillow then a pillow under my knees it was my bum that was going so numb anf hurting so i got a kids little swimming ring and sat on that worked a treat haha.. I can lie further down now still not great but a bit better dont need the ring no more.. X

Hiya, I was fine for first 2 weeks but now nearly 6 weeks just can’t wait to sleep normal haha not even thinking about bra shopping just to sleep normal!!!! Next Wednesday appointment with nurse and finally she will give me green light for sleeping flat !!!!

Hi, I’ve been having the exact problem. I’m 9 days op and have no pain with my boobs, but my back and bum is in agony. Last night I tried sleeping on my back with a pillow slightly tucked under one side of my bum just to take the pressure off and 1 pillow under my lower back and it’s worked a treat. Hopefully that works for you x

Ohh Amy I do feel for you. Me to am a stomach sleeper. It is that i’m dreading! I love my sleep and I love lying on my stomach

I found sleeping on the sofa helped me ladies., with a few pillows and my v pillow I managed to get a good nights sleep, may be worth a try xx

I was 5 days post op and I laid on my side a little just so I wasn’t laying on my bum I know your not suppose to but I couldn’t take the back ache and the numb bum nomore haha?x

I use my thick continental quilt placed against my head bored and against the left side of my wall. I also rest 3 pillows upright and have slept fine! I can send you a photo if you like?xx

Thankyou all so much for your comments they have been very helpful finally managed to get a good night sleep last night 🙂 xx

I slept like this for 8 weeks

The bottom pillow was used to take of pressure off my lower back and stop me slipping down n night X

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