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

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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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