I usually get cramped up when trying to sleep on my back for more than a short time. It really hurts my neck and makes me restless. I have been a side sleeper for most of my life. I have heard that after a breast reduction that you really can't rest on your sides because of the swelling. I was wondering how many days this will go on. I think I might end up really tired.
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September 30, 2015
Answer: Patients can sleep on their side immediately after breast reduction.
Hello, toe nail fungus should not cause the suspension of the surgical, but your surgeon should check if there is not a bacterial infection too, whuch is very common to have both.
This is an impossible question to answer without a physical exam - for patients seeking a cosmetic breast reduction, we allow our patients to tell us how small they would like their breasts to be. We also discuss shaping, nipple position, bra-roll fat reduction and scar patterns.
When you say that you cannot tolerate "any pain" that concerns me. Breast reduction surgery entails moderate tenderness and some degree of pain but those with a very low pain threshold tend to take excess pain pills which makes matters worse. Too many pain pills can make you...
