post op ability

I’m a little concerned about what I can do (and wear) post op.

I’ve been told to buy a front fastening sports bra and a front fastening top for the day of the op and I’ve heard that you can’t wash your hair for a while because you can’t lift your arms up. most of my tops go over my head, when can I go back to wearing them? (if it’s too long I’m going to have to do some serious shopping!)

also, im looking to get a second job, preferably in a pub. im going to wait until a couple weeks after my op before I start looking but does anyone know whether pulling pints is a problem? i know it sounds stupid but the ale ones require a bit more effort and i don’t want to do myself damage if you’re not meant to put too much strain on your arm/chest muscles. what do people think? has anyone done this? xx

hi hun

it all depends weather u have unders or overs? unders need a longer recovery.

im 11 days post op and only washed my hair yesterday!! yukk!!! lol xx

i had overs and i have been able to lift arms since day 2 and washed hair day three over the bath

I managed to wash and dry my own hair on day 6 (overs). You’ll find Mum’s, Friend’s and Boyfriend’s to be very useful at the beginning!

Lived in my horrid Macom and button up tops for the first few days, you’ll soon be back to wearing normal clothes though hun.

Sorry can’t really comment on how long you’d have to wait to pull pints lol never done it so don’t know how much effort it takes! xxx

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