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Sleeping on your front

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vicki00016
vicki00016

Hi does anyone else like to sleep on their front? im now 7 weeks and sleeping on my sides but woke up on my front like I used to. Was worried the turning over might be a problem but was fine. Thinking of having a massage but wondering if I'll be ok getting on and off the table.

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  • Hammerboy
    Hammerboy vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicki

    I am currently 12 weeks post op and was laying on my front after 6 weeks and absolutley fine. Got the all clear from my consultant after 6 weeks and his words were try to start getting back to some normaility.......

    I did after 3 weeks start sleeping on my side with pillow between my legs following advice from my physio and all was ok.

    Jason

  • renee01952
    renee01952 vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicky, 

    Is your physical therapist giving you the massage?  If not, Make sure they know you had THR ... 

    • vicki00016
      vicki00016 renee01952

      Posted

      I will, thanks Renee. Probably just back and shoulders. As I'm still not on both feet my shoulders are taking all the strain on the crutches x
  • gail2910-US-MI
    gail2910-US-MI vicki00016

    Posted

    I was just wondering about this. Not a belly sleeper but I would love to schedule a massage before too long!
  • julia83198
    julia83198 vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicki

    I am 12 weeks post op and began sleeping on my front for the last 2-3 weeks it took a while to feel comfortable and confident to do it. I am still a little cautious of turning and cant still do it on my operated side. Am sure you will be fine enjoy your massage!

  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 vicki00016

    Posted

    Vicki - I woke up in the hospital on day 2, lying on my front, I think I gave the morning nurse a huge fright, she was asking was I OK.

    I felt fine as long as I didn't move, just wasn't sure how i had got there, and how I was going to then get out of the position I was in, VERY VERY CAREFULLY. I do assure you.

    • vicki00016
      vicki00016 lyn1951

      Posted

      Gosh I was surprised to wake up on my tummy after 7 weeks. I bet the nurse was surprised!
    • lyn1951
      lyn1951 vicki00016

      Posted

      Vicki - being a front sleeper my entire life, I too found it very hard to lie flat on my back after surgery, hated it.

      My husband thinks its strange that I can sleep like that, not being very big up top, helps I think. fried eggs a pretty good description I once heard.

  • Lucite
    Lucite vicki00016

    Posted

    This is such good news i am 12 weeks post op and

    I have been afraid to sleep on my front i have ny best sleep on my belly so i will be brave and try it tonight

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