At home after reconstruction

Hi Rachel, glad to hear you are home and taking it easy. Mandy has some good advice about not trying to rush your recovery and using pillows to support you to try and get comfortable while you sleep. I'm a side sleeper too so found trying to sleep on my back very difficult in that first week or so after my reconstruction. I did start sleeping on my side for brief periods, using pillow support, while still in hospital and I slowly slept more and more in that position during the following few weeks at home. Any time I felt any pulling or cramping, I moved again :-)  

It can sometimes feel like recovery is taking forever, but in the scheme of things it is not so long, particularly when you think about how much your body has just been through. I found doing the exercises that the physio at the hospital gave me was a good way to start rebuilding my strength and mobility and accepting whatever help was offered (meals, housework help, assistance with the kids etc) not only helped me enormously but gave others a practical way to show their love and support. Take it slowly and gently and you will get there!

Best wishes for your recovery. Let us know how you are getting on. Cheers, Jane xx