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Why is there a pulling sensation when you sleep on your side?

I am 9 days post surgery and when Iay on my side there is like a pulling sensation. Why does that happen?

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    It's due to gravity pulling the abdominal wall in an unusual direction. Usually it hangs straight down, but then you lay down and it's pulling to the side... to help minimize the pulling, I used a pillow or two to prop my belly on. Gravity is a beeyich!

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    Thanks Berry, now I know it's not just me lol.

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