I am considering having 2 procedures at once to save time. Lipo of the hips and tummy tuck. I prefer to sleep on my side or stomach. On back is not that comfortable as I have GERD. If I have both procedures done at once, I assume I cannot sleep on either my stomach or sides. but for how long? how long after hip lipo can I sleep on my hips? how long afer TT can I sleep on my stomach? how do I sleep until I recover? What position?
June 14, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery and Sleeping Position
I encourage my tummy tuck patients to ambulate the same day of surgery. But you will be walking in the flexed position. I recommend lying in the lawnchair position for about 10-14 days after surgery. You want to remain flexed at your waist. Having said that, it is OK to lie on your side after 5-7 days, but I would recommend you bolster your flexed position with pillows to remain in the flexed (fetal) position. But if you are having lipo of your waist/hips, I'm almost certain that you will be more comfortable lying on your back. Hope this helps.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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June 14, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery and Sleeping Position
I encourage my tummy tuck patients to ambulate the same day of surgery. But you will be walking in the flexed position. I recommend lying in the lawnchair position for about 10-14 days after surgery. You want to remain flexed at your waist. Having said that, it is OK to lie on your side after 5-7 days, but I would recommend you bolster your flexed position with pillows to remain in the flexed (fetal) position. But if you are having lipo of your waist/hips, I'm almost certain that you will be more comfortable lying on your back. Hope this helps.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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June 14, 2017
Answer: Sleep Position after Tummy Tuck
I would recommend that you sleep on your back with knees bent or in a semi-upright position for 2 weeks. At this point, you should be more than comfortable on your side. Every patient is different when it comes to comfortably lying on their stomach. I prepare patients that it may take up to 4 weeks to do this.
I wish you a safe recovery and amazing result!!
Dr. Gill
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June 14, 2017
Answer: Sleep Position after Tummy Tuck
I would recommend that you sleep on your back with knees bent or in a semi-upright position for 2 weeks. At this point, you should be more than comfortable on your side. Every patient is different when it comes to comfortably lying on their stomach. I prepare patients that it may take up to 4 weeks to do this.
I wish you a safe recovery and amazing result!!
Dr. Gill
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