Dear ibelieve1968,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. You should follow your surgeon's instructions. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American B...
Sitting or lying on the back should be avoided for the first couple of weeks after surgery, and cushions should be placed under the buttocks for several weeks afterwards, to avoid putting pressure on the buttocks while it heals. I recommend my patients should avoid sitting on anything hard, like...
