How soon can I sleep on my stomach??

[NurseKelly 43]

I have been a stomach sleeper all my life and am having a terrible time sleeping through the night on my back. I want to try to sleep on my stomach again but am terrified of doing something to my band, port or stitches. I have heard many different reasons as to when I should be allowed to sleep on my stomach again, I would love to hear from other stomach sleepers out there to see when you started sleeping better again.

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I have slept on my tummy since the day I had surgery. No problems whatsoever, in fact the pressure felt good, almost like a compression garment.

[SageTracey 608]

It is only a matter of when you feel comfortable. You shouldn't have any issues with your stitches as you are not stretching or lifting.

[marfar7 1,533]

I think whenever you feel you can comfortably to so. I never sleep on my stomach beacuse i have such big boobs (D cup, used to be DD) that it's uncomfortable. So I have no clue when it would be comfortable.

Mrci

[Meldom03 10]

I've been on my stomach since day one also and the pressure also felt good for me to. I took my pain meds only at night just to make sure I could stay comfy

[NurseKelly 43]

It is only a matter of when you feel comfortable. You shouldn't have any issues with your stitches as you are not stretching or lifting.

What about twisting or stretching getting in and out of bed, like off of my stomach?