Healing process..

by CLAIREBEAR84 30th March 2011, 4:04 pm

Hi
I am getting my boobs done 28/05/2011 and wondered if 3 days off from work is not going to be enough? I am office based and my job involves no lifting, what is your esperiences on healing?

Thanks
Claire Give You

by **COOKIE** 30th March 2011, 4:14 pm

Hi Claire, that's a difficult question to answer hun as none of us can predict how well you'll handle your recovery sweetness.

I'd air on the side of caution if you're thinking of how long to book off work hun and say 'at least' a week off... you may feel great and be able to enjoy the extra couple of days off, but then again you may need 'more' time, it all depends on your recovery hun, but I think booking just 3 days might be just a little too early hunni - sorry if that's not what you wanted to hear babe. xx

by lola_blsk 30th March 2011, 4:22 pm

Hi hun!
I agree with cookie (sorry)

I couldn't of gone back after 3 days! I didn't feel human till prob day 3/4. The min I stopped taking the pain killers on day 3 and that's when I felt human again.

For ur bodies sake chick I'd book a few more days off. As everyones bodies heals so differently!

I'm due to go back tomorrow and I still don't feel ready but got to suck it up and go.xxx
Sorry if that's not what u wanted to hear :-( xxxx

by CLAIREBEAR84 30th March 2011, 4:56 pm

Hey both,
Thanks for your reply. I'm having it done on the Saturday and thought to go back to work Thursday. Maybe I should change my op date to August I can then take 10 days. May is awkward as someone else is off on holiday 1st week of June. Oh man!! Lol. Did you have tubes? Do they hurt when taken out?
I can't wait, want to get them done tomorrow haha xxx

by pinkbabe 30th March 2011, 5:04 pm

I would def think about taking longer than 3days off. Plus if you drive to work you won't be able to at 3days PO and you problies won't wanna use public transport incase people push into you. x

by alfie 30th March 2011, 5:09 pm

I have to agree with the girls hun, 3 days isn't very long at all. I was rough for the first week because of a reaction to the meds I was taking, unfortionately you can't predict how you're going to feel.

xx

by lola_blsk 30th March 2011, 5:13 pm

Ahhh ok I thought u meant 3 days as in get it done monday and go back on thursday.

That would be better but I'd still recommend a week chick. As the anesthetic takes about a week to be pretty much out ur system.

I didn't have drains or anything like that as my PS doesn't use them so afraid I can't help u with that. But I'm sure someone else will be able to help.
Sorry hun xxxx

by alfie 30th March 2011, 5:20 pm

I had drains hunni and I didn't have any discomfort when they were removed. xx

by **COOKIE** 30th March 2011, 5:23 pm

Don't worry about the drains sweetie, you'll be fine.

Some ladies experience some discomfort when the drains get removed but this is for a second or two hun! I never actually felt a thing, I followed the instructions the nurse gave me, took deep breaths, I was told she'd take out the drain on the 3rd deep breath in, but before I'd even got there, it was done! I didn't feel a thing!

They really aren't anything at all to be concerned aboout hun - If you're a day case they'll only be in for as long as you're in the hospital, if you're in overnight, the drain stay's in overnight and gets removed in the morning before you get discharged. xx

by CLAIREBEAR84 30th March 2011, 5:30 pm

I love this site!! Thanks for your help.
I'm thinking to book a week off. Just need to make my mind up on sizes!! :boobchick:

by flowergirl 30th March 2011, 7:07 pm

I had 13 days off work and it was still tough going back. There's no way I could have gone back after 3 days! I couldn't move my arms up above elbow height to even get dressed, and was still on codeine painkillers meaning I still fell asleep randomly.
Your PS can sign you off sick for up to 2 weeks if you want to take another few sneaky days off without losing holiday x

by CLAIREBEAR84 31st March 2011, 6:30 pm

Hi. I have managed to book a week off, op Saturday, back to work a week on Monday :-) x

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