Is it okay to sleep in my low bed after a Tummy Tuck. Will I hurt myself?

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I got my tummy tuck done 5 days ago and I want to go sleep on my bed but my bed is low is it bad to try to get up fromThat type of bed I don't want to hurt myself?

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question.  As long as you are not going through a sit-up motion when you transfer from your bed to a standing position then I don't see that there is much of a problem with a short bed.  Congrats on the surgery.  Hope you start feeling better soon.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Usually you want to sleep with pillows under the knees and the back propped up slightly bent at the waist for the first week. That keeps the tension off of the incision across the abdomen. Ultimately you should follow your surgeon's instructions but that is pretty general to all Abdominoplasty procedures in the beginning.

Arun Rao, MD · Answer

Vpmm13-Congrats on your surgery. You should be fine sleeping on your bed. Just make sure you do not strain too much trying to get in and out of bed. Make sure you follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for positioning and lifting. Good luck.

Gordon Lewis, MD · Answer

I do not think you will have any trouble sleeping in a low bed.  Just be careful not to strain getting out of bed and use your arms to help.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

As long as you use common sense getting in and out of your bed, you should be fine.  Using pillows under your knees, and sleeping in an elevated position should help with comfort.  Best wishes!

Is it okay to sleep in my low bed after a Tummy Tuck. Will I hurt myself?

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Is it okay to sleep in my low bed after a Tummy Tuck. Will I hurt myself?

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