Simple tasks post-op Started by: Alice

Honestly it’s bizzare, theres things you can do that you thought you might not be able to and really ridiculous things that you can’t!
A big factor on recovery will depend on how much swelling you have and what implant placement you have, my friend had overs and was driving on day 5 i had unders and was in quite a degree of pain until 5 weeks!
On the night of my surgery i couldn’t rip a sheet of toilet paper off the toilet roll but i brushed my teeth so it really depends on what muscles your using and to what degree, i was changing nappies day 3 but couldnt unbuckle my seatbelt till week 4, if you don’t have children and can have heaps of rest in those first 3 days then i honestly think you will be fine by day 4 to make yoyrself a snack and run a bath etc…..you will sharp learn to cut corners on everything to bring less discomfort on, like using a 1 pint carton of milk for tea/coffee istead of a big 4 pint, fill a small jug of water to carry to the kettle rather than picking the kettle up etc…..if you try to do anything and you know it’s a struggle then leave it, listen to your body xxx

Hey,

The first 2 days I’d say I was useless my mum did everything for me.
Day 4 i was left alone and I got so restless and started to feel better like I could put my hair in a bun on the top of my head so I tried to get my nails done but after walking down my road it was a bit too much on my incisions i called and taxi and got one there and back.

I went for my post op check yesterday and I feel literally near enough perfect now. I’ve gone back to work a day early. I’m a week today aswell.

I think first 3 days with help the rest you should be fine. Just get someone to wash your hair for you before they leave haha

Obviously everyone is different x