“Is it OK to sleep on your side after abdominal surgery?”

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“Is it OK to sleep on your side after abdominal surgery?”

I will have abdominal surgery. I want to know if it is ok to sleep on your side after abdominal surgery?

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**Dr. Bhaskar N. Rao** Surgeon Memphis, TN · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhaskar N. Rao Surgeon Memphis, TN

I don't see any problem.

**Seema Patel** Surgeon Chevy Chase, Maryland · Accepted Answer

Seema Patel Surgeon Chevy Chase, Maryland

For most abdominal surgeries it is okay, but it depends on the particular surgery and your surgeon's recommendations.

**Dr. Joshua Shaw** Surgeon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Joshua Shaw Surgeon

Whatever is comfortable, generally speaking will be fine.

**Dr. Steven Siegal** Surgeon Kissimmee, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven Siegal Surgeon Kissimmee, FL

Yes. Sleep should have no effect on your surgery.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Discuss with Surgeon.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

You can generally sleep however is comfortable for you.