How long does it take to feel "normal" after overs? Started by: Vicki

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  • Vicki 4
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    Had mine Monday and got home yesterday. Still really sore, just wondering how long it takes for most of the swelling to go down? I don’t fit in or suit my old clothes so I’m wondering when I can shop for new tops as I know bras will be a while xx

    Sally T -1
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    Hi Vicki, I had overs last Monday (20th June) so this is my 2nd week. I have had good days and bad but the bad haven’t been as bad as I expected. I can recommend trying to do everything they tell you to like sleeping at 45 degrees, keeping the post surgery bra on all the time, don’t do any lifting or moving your arms too much above shoulder height (my husband has been washing my hair for me which is fun!). But I also kept quite active like going for a gentle walk each day. I had my 1 week post op appointment on Monday and I am healing well, the nurse said. I’m getting the odd twinge but tbh now I have the problem of forgetting about it and then doing something that makes them hurt. Just be patient.

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