After breast implants while recovering what is the correct way to get out of bed without hurting your surgery?

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,My patients find that if they sleep slightly elevated and turn to the side while swinging legs down over the side of the bed first, this helps take strain off of the upper body while getting out of bed.All the best

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery.  Most patients find that through use of their abdominal core muscles and their legs they are able to get out of bed without causing significant stretching and pain to their chest.  You can help yourself by either sleeping in a recliner that can help place you into a seated position, or sleeping with a few extra pillows behind your back at night so that you do not have to get out of a completely flat position.  Hope this helps.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Three good ways:1. Roll gently on to your side and then push off and sit up if on your own 2. Use your core abs, then spin on your bottom toward the side of the bed3. The best way is for someone to come in front of you and get a hand behind each shoulder blade and pull you up while you grasp their forearms or upper arms.Good luck in your recovery.

Justin West, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for the question. I think the important thing to focus on is to use your core. And if someone is helping you have them support your back rather than pulling you up by your hands and arms.
Dr West

Meghan Nadeau, MD · Answer

After breast augmentation, particularly if the implants were placed under the muscle, it is best to avoid engaging the chest muscles. The ideal situation in the early recovery period is for someone to help you out of bed- they stand in front of you and place one hand on each shoulder blade pulling you up to a sitting position. If you don't have help it is best to use your abdominal muscles to sit up. You can also roll to one side and keeping your upper arm close to your chest push with your hand while bending at the elbow. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Warmly, Dr. Meghan Nadeau, Seattle, WA

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