Last night I slept without the wedge pillow. I had the longest stretch of sleep since surgery!
My abs aren't really strong enough for me to comfortably get up from a lying down position without using my arms, so I had to wait until my arms felt strong enough to support at least some of my body weight.
My chest is still bruised, the area just in front of my underarms are still swollen, and the underside of my right arm, from my armpit almost down to my elbow, is still numb. So, I think it's best to continue sleeping on my back; I'm keeping one or two pillows next to me, to help prevent me from rolling onto my side or stomach.
Physical recovery seems to be progressing slowly but surely. Some days I feel like I'm in a holding pattern, but other days I can see improvement in my range of motion or arm strength.
Glad you're listening to your body and going at a pace you're comfortable with. Rest when you need to.
ReplyDeleteMaybe getting more extra long solid sleep will help with recovery!
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