Hi
I searched for an answer to the best pillows or wedge support post surgery but the last post on this was quite a while ago and I was just hoping for some current tips, recommendations for the best pillow and wedge to support a more tilted position on the back for post op. There is a bewildering selection so would be grateful for some help. Thank you.
I have no answers to offer, but am following with interest as my mastectomy is imminent. Meeting on Monday hopefully to discuss dates.
Hi @bee33
I used a v pillow at night on top of my own pillows as was hard with drains to lay flat . I also had a heart shape pillow used under my arm helped in the car stopped seat belt rubbing , I had mastectomy and lymph node removal so the heart pillow helped as well , I used a bag to keep drain in during the day easy to carry about , at night managed to hook it on bedside cabinet . I think you do find a good way to sleep after surgery it’s hard sleeping on your back . Hope all goes well for you Xxx
Thank you that is really helpful to know, definitely going to get a v pillow 
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I saw a huge pregnancy pillow that looks like a big hug. It surrounds you but if you want to sleep on side oy might be good.
Hope your meeting goes well, my op is on Tuesday, I’m dreading it 
Thank you I will take a look
Hi @Jaygo
Hope your meeting goes well , and good luck xxx
Hi @bee33 Good luck for Tuesday, I hope all goes well, I am sure you will be home in no time at all. My friend bought me the most wonderful V shaped support memory foam pillow which has been a godsend! I think there are a few available from Argos / Amazon etc
I only had to sleep a bit more upright for a couple of days and then found I was more comfortable laying a bit flatter on my back with a couple of pillows either side for support.
I too had a little bag for my drain which I just tucked down the side of me, you do find you are quite tired so should drift off to sleep fingers crossed, I always find the first night after an operation I sleep like a log and then the second night is terrible but after that then it’s OK
hopefully I’ve attached a picture of the bed set up, my sleeping cocoon my husband calls it (he has moved into the spare room bless him so I can spread my self out)
@mrsb7 thank you for sharing this. Really helpful.
Hi there, I found a cuddle cushion the best for me, I was able to sleep on my back (which I don’t normally do) and it supported me enough and stopped me turning over. They have lots in Dunelm and Matalan. Good luck
That’s really helpful thank you for sharing that,I have ordered some extra pillows and v one, so hopefully can make myself a little nest, just hope I can climb into it 
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Thank you for that, I will lookout for one of those
Thank you, I was wondering about a body pillow or tw, I need to sleep on my back as having both sides done
