Bit of an odd question! Started by: Fern

Hey bab,

I had unders and went back to work a day early which was on day 7.

On day 6 I had to go to London from Brighton and get the tubes, it wasn’t at rush hour but I felt pretty much back to normal on these days.

I work in an office and sit at a desk all day so I knew I wouldn’t be too bad.

I wouldn’t aim for the high handle bars if it is rush hour but maybe the verticle poles.

Also, I went out Friday night which was day 8 and it was crowed and my boobs were bruised and sensitive still but I shielded them and protected them with my life but I was worried being in a crowed place that I tried to find as much space at the event as possible

Hope this helps a bit, I am a bit of a tough cookie and can’t take pain and I do heal well like I’m never ill so all depends on you aswell x

I’m having the same questions as you, I have to get the central line everyday and have never got a seat or been able to stand near the doors I’m going back to work 6 days after my op and don’t know how I’m going to do it. People always barge and push me and I’m not tall to reach the handles without really stretching my arm x

Could u not go to your Dr and get signed off for an extra week? I wouldn’t want to risk getting barged in the boob or ask you employer if u can come in later so that u can miss the rush and risk xx

I had uplift and unders a week off is far too little time ans u really should awe about getting extra time off. I wouldn’t put urself in a position whereby u can get knocked plus reaching for handles on a moving train/tube so soon after ur op is unthinkable. U really need time to heal. Having an uplift is more invasive than a regular boob job and tbh ur gona compromise ur results. Speak to ur surgeon and GP about getting signed off. It’s not worth the risk.

Hi Fern, I had Dr Fiumara and she is an amazing surgeon who is very cautious I 100% know she would not support only having seven days off to recover. I had my op just before Christmas and had a suspected blot clot in my leg just after my op which I was at risk of. However I had run the risk of it even more so because I was too active post op in my first week. Active as in I was moving around a lot and using my hands/arms to do small chores because I felt no pain. Walking to tesco with my mum despite large crowds on the way to the supermarket and whilst in there. Post op linda advises no arm movement from the elbow, no reaching, pushing, no carrying objects that weigh more than a laptop.

I saw Linda and she was extremely upset with me. She warned me that if someone had shoved me whilst out in public or bumped into my breasts they were so new I could have had massive repercussions and could compromise my surgery. I realised I had massively over done it and promised her I would literally stay sat with my hands by my side just as she had told me from the start.

I was recovering alone, my mother came to see me every so often so it was really hard for me as I didn’t have the support of a partner to help me bathe or prepare meals and it was kind of something I wished so bad I had because I felt really vulnerable.

You are not far off from your op so I would contact ur pc and the clinic asap because u are likely to incur some sort of charge. Due to what you are having and needing more time in theatre plus an overnight in the hospital is mandatory the sooner you sort this out the better because linda will need to book you in an extended slot. She is very particular and likes a lot of time booked out for surgery. I know becasue I asked a hell of a lot of questions while booking and when I couldn’t get the date I wanted which would have stopped me from having to call in sick to work.

Ur best bet is to see about getting signed off from work with a self certification that I downloaded from HMRC and got my mum to sent to work (just remember to get a photocopy, becasue up to seven days u can do that and don’t need a GP certificate (I did this myself but said I had severe diarrhea) or you could ask for a formal note from the clinic where they block off Myas details and state u have had surgery (it will state that it was elective and therefore scheduled ie. Cosmetic amd not life threatening.)

I was one of the lucky ones whereby I wasn’t in pain, didn’t throw up just felt discomfort and very fatigued. I managed to eat and was in high spirits despite being bored and feeling vulnerable. Some girls recovery is the complete opposite. I had a set routine and even managed to get myself in and out of the bath unaided for my four weeks of shallow bathing. I practised using my legs only to shuffle on my bum and get myself up as I knew I couldn’t use my hands to get me up. U don’t realise how often u use ur chest muscles to do the most basic of tasks like opening a door, stopping a tap even picking up a cup of tea! When I did something that was too much I would get a twinge which let me know it was not a good move! I also had to sleep upright for four weeks too and couldn’t use the gym for at least six weeks tbh I haven’t even gone back yet and my op was nearly sic months ago.

I would seriously advise speaking to ur pc and trying to see Dr Fiumara again to explain ur post op situation. If you really can’t call in sick due to the nature if your role then rescheduling with at least two weeks recovery booked would be your best bet. Apologies for the essay but having an uplift with unders is a lot more invasive to your body and it’s important u give ur body and mind time to heal to get the best results possible. Fxx