I had a Tummy Tuck 13 days ago. How long do I keep sleeping in a reclining position? I'm getting tired of sleeping like this.

You should definitely check with your own plastic surgeon about this. We all have a different approach to things. For my patients, I allow them to sleep in any position they want after one week. Even then, it is still hard for many patients to find a comfortable position.

Each surgeon has their own post operative protocols. I recommend patients sleep in a reclining position for the weeks followed by back sleeping for the remaining 3 weeks. You should address this question with your surgeon. regards,

I generally have my patients sleep in a recliner position for the first 10-14 days.  After that they can sleep with less of an incline.I would recommend discussing this with your plastic surgeon as every surgeon has a different recipe for their post op recovery.Good luck.

If you can stand straight up when walking, you can sleep flat in your bed... if you cannot stand straight up, then you still have to protect your incision with a recliner or something in bed to keep your hips flexed and chest elevated.

I tell my patients that they will need to sleep either in a recliner or in a bed with pillows for two weeks. After this time, they are instructed to walk more upright and gradually work on sleeping flatter over the course of the subsequent 4 weeks. Each surgeon has their own protocol, so make sure you talk to him or her first about it.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula