Do’s and Dont’s had surgery yesterday Started by: katie2510

Each surgeon is different so it would be best to get in contact.
Some things my surgeon advised were:
Don’t get the dressings wet, and don’t mess with them until your dressing change appointment
Your support bra should be worn at all times for the first 6 weeks. Take it off only to wash but don’t shower for the first 48 hours.
Keep on top of your pain meds
No driving for 2 weeks
No excercise for 6 weeks.

Like I said every surgeon is different but the above should help! Just try to move as little as possible xx

Fir me my surgeon said 6 weeks is the mark for most things when I can get back to normal but to do it gradually as opposed to go full blown workout by week 6.
He explained that you need to avoid heavy lifting, running or strenuous activity that would cause bouncing or excess movement, as that would lead to fluid buildup and a seroma which is what you want to avoid.
Take it easy the first week. Don’t do things like cooking. I had unders and needed my mum to help me with everything from getting me out of bed to putting on my clothes. By day 5 I was ok with doing it on my own, but still had my mum to do all my cooking, cleaning and had to drink from straws.
Driving is ok at 2-3 weeks when you can do an emergency stop without pain.
You may get twinges of pain here and there when reaching for high shelves or raising your arms like washing your hair for the first few weeks which usually settles down by 4-6 weeks po. I am exactly 21 days post op and still have some pain and a pull in my pecs and armpits when I reach for things higher than my head level.