just had lumpectomy still in alot of pain and i guess it can be weeks of this..i have vicoden but?

Question

i cant sleep worth a ****,,i really want to sleep on my side ..does anyone know when it will be okay to sllep on my side i cant sleep on my back??

Answer 1

I had a lumpectomy three years ago, and as fare as a sleeping position goes, well I just found what ever was comfortable, also a small pillow was helpful.

As for the pain I thought I was the only one experiencing this, but after speaking to other breast cancer sufferers they also had this, so apparently it is not unusual, and believe me it does pass.

Hopefully this has been of some help.

Answer 2

I have gone through this and my doctor did not say I had to sleep in any particular position. By the way I was treated at one of the most prestigious and best breast centers in the United States. Vicoden made me sleep but did not help all that much with the soreness and pain. I slept on the opposite side of the surgery with a very tight surgical bra (sports bra works, too). I used frozen uncooked rice in a zip lock bag to ease the pain and swelling. It has been over three weeks and things are not great but starting to get a little better. Good luck!

Answer 3

please answer me back, but did you have just a lump removed or do they think you have cancer??? im asking cuz at 6 am this morning Im going to have a lump removed from my breast & Im V ERY nervous....they havent biopsied it yet its rather large & they want to just remove it & then biopsy it.......just wondering if yu can give me any insite on thie whole mess...thanks