How should I sleep and sit after a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck, I recommend they sleep sitting up in a recliner, propped up in bed with pillows, or on their sides, alternating time on each side. As for sitting down, it is good to sit in a chair with support, such as arm rests, to ease getting in and out of it. I hope this helps!

Thank you for your question. While recovering, you will need to sleep on your back with a pillow placed beneath your knees. Sleeping elevated with pillow under your back is recommended. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park

Put some pillows under your knees and  lower back so that you won't be completely stretched out you will feel more comfortable as the days go on, best of luck and congratulations on your surgery!

Thank you for your question. After tummy tuck your tummy will be pulled very tightly, so you may not be able to stand up or lay completely straight. You will want to lay on your back in a recliner or with several pillows under your back and knees. It will be best to sleep on your back in this semi flexed position for few weeks. You should be able to sit normally or may want to have some pillows under your back for additional support. Remember, you will not be able to use your belly muscles to get up during immediate post surgical period and will need help to get you up from laying or sitting positions. You will need to use your leg muscles and your side muscles when doing so. Hope this helps.Sincerely,Olga Bachilo, MD

You may want to sleep with pillows under your shoulders and under your knees to keep you in a flexed position. My patients have found it most comfortable to sleep in a recliner chair that they can adjust. Good luck.