Can I sleep on my side?

Hey girls. I’m day 10 post op and slept on my back for the first 4 or 5 nights. Since then it has actually been more comfortable to sleep slightly on my side. It doesn’t hurt at all which is surprising as everyone else says it hurts?

My boobs seem to be absolutely fine, even and dropping at a normal rate. My nurse said theyre coming along well.

What do you think? Is it too risky to sleep on my side? I try to sleep on my back half the night. Xxx

Hi Hayley, I’m 16 weeks post op (4 months) and was sleeping on my side after the first week.
I know they don’t recommend this, purely to cover themselves is anything goes wrong, however i found also that it was more comfortable to sleep on my side after the surgery after the first week.
I have had absolutely no problems since and so i would say do whatever is best for yourself.

Good luck x

Thank you @keela ♡ I’ve been worried as everyone says not to sleep on your side for weeks because of CC. It’s way comfier to sleep on my side than my back. I don’t have any pain at all! Xx

I was on my side about 16 days post op as I’m a side/front sleeper! My nurse said as long as it is comfortable and doesn’t cause pain it is fine. I would probably swap sides every so often! I had the best nights sleep when I slept on my side was amazing x

I am having my op tomorrow, and I asked my surgeon the same thing. He said if you feel comfortable to sleep on your side then you can. I have never slept on my back or sitting up so I don’t know how I am going to do it but I guess we will try ! x

I have been sleeping on my side since day 6. As long as you are comfy I really wouldn’t worry hun :)xx

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