Recovery time Started by: Hannah

@hjlewis350 I had a week and a day off work which was fine but the first two days back were a struggle. I have a desk job and was very glad of it as I wouldn’t have been able to stand up all day, I found walking around quite painful for about 2 weeks so I suppose it depends how active you need to be. Are you having unders or overs?

I’m a week post op tomorrow and I’m still in pain 🙁 struggle to open doors and things, the pain hasn’t ever been extreme but it’s just when you use your arms too much. I couldn’t drive or anything yet. I had under the muscle though so it’s a longer recovery. I feel exhausted after leaving the house for a couple of hours. I recon I need a few more days to start doing normal things again but everyone is different! I’ve read some people are ok after 3 days!xxx

Hi I am 6 days PO and it’s been really quite painful. Still can’t lift my arms and feel tired and sensitive around breast still. I have been working from home since POd 1 but could not get the tube and go in yet. Even going to my 1 week post op tomorrow I am scared as going alone..may Uber it although theres a direct 10 min bus from outside my house to Fitzroy. Take 7-10 days in my opinion. Because mya lure you in they don’t advise you on the gravity of your recovery. I honestly thought the op would be super chilled and easy recovery in front of TV but it’s been a world of pain I was not prepared for.
Only telling you ️as I wish someone had told me!