When can I sleep on the other side grrrr....
Thanks for all your replies to my previous discussion about "tethering" - Note: I haven't yet worked out how to reply to you in that discussion but your honesty & support were wonderful. I'm now 9 ...
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Yes it sure is a real challenge. I've had a lot of trouble too having had a double mastectomy and axillary dissection on one side so could only sleep on my back for about 5 weeks. I slept in a recliner chair for all that time as I found that much better and more supportive than a bed. My back was very unhappy at first but it gradually became easier - certainly did not get much sleep during that time. Then I went back into a bed and after experimenting found I could sleep sort of halfway onto one side while propped up with a pillow each side! I kept experimenting till I found something that worked. As for bras I also had a lot of trouble tolerating them at first but it gradually became easier as my soreness improved, must be lucky there as I am only 8 weeks post-surgery now and into Chemo too. Hang in there!