I am a huge stomach sleeper and have been trying to prepare for my BA by making an active effort to sleep on my back which leads to me waking almost every hour. Will I ever be able to sleep on my stomach after a BA?
January 3, 2018
Answer: Don’t Fret, Only A Few Sleepless Nights! I completely understand your concerns, however after several weeks, you should be able to sleep on your stomach, if comfortable for you. Most patients adapt to sleeping on their back or their sides immediately after surgery and are actually more comfortable that way because the breasts are still tender and sleeping on the stomach would actually hurt. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Good luck!
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Don’t Fret, Only A Few Sleepless Nights! I completely understand your concerns, however after several weeks, you should be able to sleep on your stomach, if comfortable for you. Most patients adapt to sleeping on their back or their sides immediately after surgery and are actually more comfortable that way because the breasts are still tender and sleeping on the stomach would actually hurt. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Good luck!
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January 15, 2018
Answer: How long after a BA can you sleep on your stomach, if ever? Usually, patients are not advised to sleep on their stomach for the first month after surgery. Your breasts will be very sensitive at this point in time and the pain may be intolerable during lying on your stomach. Each surgeon, however, has his/her own protocols. Your surgeon would be your best resource of information regarding this.
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January 15, 2018
Answer: How long after a BA can you sleep on your stomach, if ever? Usually, patients are not advised to sleep on their stomach for the first month after surgery. Your breasts will be very sensitive at this point in time and the pain may be intolerable during lying on your stomach. Each surgeon, however, has his/her own protocols. Your surgeon would be your best resource of information regarding this.
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