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Can I sleep on my stomach?

I know this seems silly, but I don’t sleep well if I’m not on my stomach. I am 3 days out from surgery and it doesn’t hurt to lay on my stomach but I don’t want to injure myself. Anyone have any insight?

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I wouldn't and didn't that early.

Go for it. I have never seen a piece of medical advice advising against it.

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Neither have I. But I didn't want to put pressure on my tummy till it no longer hurt to touch.

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The pressure one feels is from the muscles, not the stomach. You can sleep on your stomach if you are comfortable. The only concern is pulling the sutures from the wounds themselves, not the staple line. But like all things consult your surgeon first.

Me too I asked my doctor this 2 weeks out and he laughed and told me I could sleep however I want but it’s common sense if it hurts don’t sleep a certain way


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