Can I sleep on my side after my tummy tuck?

As you know, tummy tuck is a great procedure to get your contour back.  We remove excess skin/fat  and tighten the muscle.  You would be very tight and would not be able to stand straight up for 7-10 days.  During the initial 7-10 days, you should be sleeping in a lawn-chair position or sleeping on your side in a fetal position.  Most people would have back pain due to the positioning.  Talk with your plastic surgeon; he or she can give you a muscle relaxant.  Also, talk to him/her whether he/she is okay with you sleeping on the side (in a fetal position).  The first two weeks are the toughest after the tummy tuck.  I will start feeling better very soon.  Best wishes!

Best is to consult your surgeon. Every surgeon follows his own aftercare protocol following tummy tuck surgery.In my practice, I let patients sleep however they like as long as they can tolerate it. I place more emphasis on wearing the garment and advancing their activity.