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1 week post op, I have back pain after breast reduction surgery. Is this normal?

abriJan 6, 2015
I had a breast reduction a week ago. I am having upper back pains. I have not had my follow up appointment yet. Could it be because I have to sleep on my back? I'm not a back sleeper at all. I sleep on my stomach and side.

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Jan 9, 2015
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