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Hey @sue417 - Yes, I slept slightly elevated after surgery. Both in the hospital and at home. At home, I also used a pillow under each arm (I had reconstruction on both breasts). The pillow was not very thick, just enough to raise my arms. It really helped with the pain and general comfort.
Do you know if you will have a breast drain?
HUGS,
D.