Is it OK to sleep on my side 11 days after tummy tuck?

February 15, 2016
Asked By:Mz251334 in Columbus, GA

I had a tummy tuck feb 4th I stayed on my back until the 15th with pillows under my knees in the v position will I hurt anything if I sleep on my side? My drain has been removed and I have not taken any pain meds since the 4th day after surgery.

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Post op side sleeping

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February 17, 2016

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Is it OK to sleep on my side 11 days after tummy tuck?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Is it OK to sleep on my side 11 days after tummy tuck?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2016

Answer: Sleeping after tummy tuck

Germán Newall, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2016

Answer: Sleeping after tummy tuck

Germán Newall, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck and lying on side

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck and lying on side

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Sleeping on your side post TT

July 7, 2016

Answer: Sleeping on your side post TT

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