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sagelady
sagelady Member Posts: 48
edited August 2019 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Hope all are well.


Quick question... how long after mastectomy with direct reconstruction did you wait before sleeping on your side for a bit?


Sage

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited August 2019

    I had delayed DIEP reconstruction and I was told no side sleeping for 4 weeks, minimum. I had some complications, so I ended up sleeping on my back for about 12 weeks. So much fun...

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  • Tmh0921
    Tmh0921 Member Posts: 714
    edited August 2019

    On 8/5 I had BMX with left side latissimus Doris flap and tissue expanders on both sides, so I still have a way to go before final implants are in. My PS surgeon said it was fine to start sleeping on my side as long as I was comfortable. He said to just us pillows to cushion and support.

    Tracy

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  • OnTarget
    OnTarget Member Posts: 447
    edited August 2019

    I had my surgery in mid April and I probably just started side sleeping a few weeks ago. It hurts if I do it for too long even now. My chest feels best when I sleep on my back.

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  • meeko1452
    meeko1452 Member Posts: 41
    edited August 2019

    I had Left MX with direct to implant reconstruction and I was able to sleep on my left side after a couple of nights (even before my drain was removed).

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  • sagelady
    sagelady Member Posts: 48
    edited August 2019

    thanks Ladies, helpful to hear what others are doing at what stage in recovery.


    What a wonderful “ family”

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