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Stomach Sleepers

I'm a stomach sleeper and am very concerned about sleeping post-op. Any suggestions or ideas from other stomach sleepers? How long before you could sleep on your stomach ?

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      I too crave to lay on my stomach but wouldn't do it at this point so I won't put too much pressure on my incision sites. I just build a little fortress on my left side and tilt onto them as much as I

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    I am a stomach sleeper too so it has been quite an adjustment. I have had some difficulty falling asleep, I think because I have to sleep on my back. I am 3 weeks post op. I have tested sleeping on my stomach, but the pressure is uncomfortable. I am hoping that soon I can tolerate it.

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    After my two week check up i slept on my stomach. Thats was some good sleep. I slept with my stomach band they gave me in the hospital

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    I slept on my stomach 7 days out so comfortable **it was heaven**

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