Re: Re: how long do you sleep propped up?

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Her Doctor said she could sleep flat and she feels better today. Her swelling is

almost all gone now.

Thank you for your reply.

Anita

Re: how long do you sleep propped up?

I think it was a couple of weeks before I was able to sleep flat. One

of the things I found that was nice was a bedpillow with arms. I used

that with some small cushions to support the lower back. I did slip

down out of that one night, though, and had a pretty sore face the

next morning. I think it's the existence of soreness in the face and

the increased swelling in the morning that would determine whether or

not it's time to sleep flat again.

Is she getting up and around, walking, getting out now? Sleeping and

watching tv all day and night could be the cause too.

> My DD's swelling has gone down considerably but today she has a

> horrific back ache. I think it might be from all the pillows she

has to keep

> herself propped up. Can she sleep without them or will this make her

> swell again. Should I mention the back ache to her surgeon?

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> Anita

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