Afro-Pan Fuzzy Hair Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 How many days after a HT do you have to sleep at a 45 degree angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted June 20, 2021 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2021 I'd say 4 to 5 nights. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando1979 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 And kind of in the same subject... What do people suggest as far as using an upright cushion / sit-up pillow? And maybe even using a cloth rope to tie ones wrist to your waist to not scratch head and accidentally take out grafts? Is this even a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted June 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 20, 2021 Echoing what BeHappy said, the usual is 4-5 nights. Ask clarification from your doctor. Essentially just plan on being really sleep deprived the first week post-op. No matter what cushion/pillow you get, you are going to be uncomfortable. Not only just from sleeping upright, but also because most docs make you apply saline spray every 2 hours around the clock the first couple days. Also your head might be very very itchy. Just accept that you will get terrible sleep the first few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SD1984 Posted June 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 20, 2021 Does anyone have a reccomendation as far as a real sit up pillow goes? Or do most of you just put two pillows to the side of you, sit up behind one pillow and call it a night. I don't know how I'd ever do it. I don't even have a cushioned headboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted June 21, 2021 Moderators Share Posted June 21, 2021 I slept in a recliner chair the first few nights. I did try sleeping propped up in bed with several pillows behind me like you mention, but that was harder to stay upright and harder to fall asleep. Either way, get a neck pillow. It will make sure you can't end up sleeping on the grafts even if you toss and turn and don't stay upright while asleep. I prefer a button front or tie front pillow because that makes sure your head and neck stay in the right position better. 1 Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member baldslacker Posted June 30, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 I had HT yesterday and my doctor recommended to sleep at 45 angle only for 2 days. I accidentally fell rolled onto my natural position for couple of hours..is it a big accident..am little worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. Bruno Ferreira Posted October 4, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted October 4, 2021 If surgery was done on the frontal 3rd, I usually let my patients sleep flat on their back on the first night. I don't see an outright need to elevate the head. Most patients report sleeping well on the first nights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ML488 Posted October 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) I would be way too paranoid that I'd turn over to my side in the middle of the night 😬 But I guess the right neck pillow would help prevent that Edited October 4, 2021 by ML488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now