2007-11-15 13:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by jim 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
After my bypass surgery I was told not to sleep on my stomach until I got approval from my surgeon.
I was told the reason for this was to protect the sternum (breastbone) until it had a chance to mend after the surgery. Similarly I was not allowed to lift more than five pounds per hand or drive until cleared by the surgeon.
Five weeks after my surgery my surgeon lifted all these restrictions.
I have read that some bypass surgeries are now done without using a heart-lung machine, which I think may mean that the sternum is not damaged as it is when using a heart-lung machine.
In any case, ask your surgeon and follow his orders.
2007-11-15 16:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by zman492 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never asked because I sleep on my side. I would think you need a certain amount of healing before you slept on your stomach but I also think it would cause a great deal of pain if it was causing a problem.
For what it's worth, laying on my right side works best. Laying on my left side causes palpitations and PVC's. Be aware it can make a difference.
2007-11-15 17:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No , What ever feel best to you.
I mostly slept on my stomach with a pillow underneath.
2007-11-15 13:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I slept semi-reclining the couch for 3 months. It was wonderful, no pain.
2007-11-15 16:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY OWN EXPERIENCE IS THAT YOU MAY ABLE TO SLEEP ON OUR STMOACH AFTER ABOUT SIX WEEKS. FIRST TRY SLEEPING SIDEWAYS CUDDLING A FAIRLY LARGE PILLOW.
2007-11-15 16:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will feel most comfortable in the fetal position.
2007-11-15 13:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋