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How did you sleep after open heart surgery?

After heart bypass surgery is it dangerous to sleep on your stomach?

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    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.

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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.

Quasi Moto

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.

Joseph T

No , What ever feel best to you. I mostly slept on my stomach with a pillow underneath.

Sugar

I slept semi-reclining the couch for 3 months. It was wonderful, no pain.

Laurence W

I think you will feel most comfortable in the fetal position.

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