Any tips on positioning for breastfeeding, when can I resume.... please help!

I am currently breastfeeding my son Elijah (10 months). He has severe sleep apnea (is on an apnea monitor) due to silent reflux, because of the medications,formula isn't an option for us. I need to know if anyone else has succesfully breastfed after surgery. How soon after? The lactaion consultant told me as soon as I was awake I could nurse... the physician said " switch him to formula.. it would be easier" ( easier for who? I am willing!)...and the anesthisiologist said to wait 36 hours. I am so confused! Due to the medication Elijah is on, he is unable to eat solid foods yet, so the breastmilk is his whole source of nutrition. What position were helpful? Did the medication affect the breastmilk as far as quantity? I will be having the RNY-full cut) I will also be on an epidural instead of a med. pump (so the after med's won't afect the quality of the breastmilk). Thank you for your help! God Bless

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