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Turned onto side in bed this morning!

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DawnHU5-UK
DawnHU5-UK

I am just over 4 weeks PO and desperate to stop sleeping on my back. This morning I really felt like I could move onto my (non operated) side, so I did and it felt great! The ache from my lower back was still there but it felt so good to be in a more natural position for me. I folded over a pillow and wedged it between my knees and calves. I only stayed in this position for about 5 mins or so as I am conscious of my post op advice of waiting until the 6 week marker had passed. Nice to know that the temporary option is there for when my back ache gets too much, though. ☺

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    deb76651 DawnHU5-UK

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    I am having physio only because I am a young hippie. NZ dosnt normally offer it and its only 6 weeks or I pay.
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