Ironing, sleeping on your back etc

by Minxy 31st July 2011, 2:00 pm

Hi girls, when did you start ironing? i vaguely remember that after my op the doc told me no ironing for 4 weeks, although being heavily under GA i may have dreamt about it:)

i have loads and loads of ironing to do, i just did a shirt, felt a bit uncomfortable but nothing hurt so i gather i can do bit by bit? when did you start ironing?

also, i am still sleeping with 4 pillows, quite elevated, and my back is killing me, im back to work tomorrow and will be needing my sleeps, do you think i can take a few pillows out, just leave one or two?

i think thats all the questions for now, god this forum is good

xxx

by NewGirl 4108 31st July 2011, 3:08 pm

I am so glad u have posted this! I am 4 days post op and have 4 children under 7 and I am desperate to get on with all my housework!!!! So far I have done some washing and brushed up a few times and touch wood all is ok! I too though really want to get some serious sleep! I tried to take a few pillows away last night and it didn't feel right at all! I felt like my stitches were pulling and it was a whole lot harder to get back up lol!
I'm looking forward to seeing the replies from the experienced ladies of the forum! Sorry I can't help u xx

by misf1 31st July 2011, 3:32 pm

I wouldn't try ironing lieing on your back lol. But if you feel comfortable doing a couple of things then thats fine. Just dont do anything that makes you at all uncomfortable and definately no hoovering or any heavy lifting.

by Peapod 31st July 2011, 4:31 pm

No hoovering, ironing or housework for 4 weeks? Sounds like bliss!! Shame I'll have no money left to pay for a cleaner after spending it all on my boobs!!

NewGirl - how are you finding looking after 4 kids post op? I've only got 2, but I'm wondering what I will and won't be able to do after my op and whether I need to convince the husband to take the week off with me so that he can help out?!

by mio321 31st July 2011, 6:07 pm

misf1 wrote:I wouldn't try ironing lieing on your back lol. But if you feel comfortable doing a couple of things then thats fine. Just dont do anything that makes you at all uncomfortable and definately no hoovering or any heavy lifting.

totally argree with you there.

But if your like me i heal really quickly ..I was ironing on day 3 ... But in my life i dont have the time to rest so i have to get on with it .

My golden rule is ...if it starts to hurt stop .

Like misf1 said little at a time ... we all heal a different rates some quicker than others . xx

by Minxy 31st July 2011, 6:12 pm

Oh dear, looks like a fun evening ironing for me then, will update later on my progress.

Btw, it still hurts to drive, especially reverse and 5th gear. I went to local Asda which is 5 min drive and was gonna go to car wash after, but came home instead exhausted and a bit sore.

Not sure how i will manage half hour drive to work tomorrow - wish me luck x

by Opal_Eyes 31st July 2011, 7:09 pm

Oooh, good question! I am keeping notes of all things like this!

Best of luck with the drive tomorrow - hope not too sore xx

by Emme-Kate 31st July 2011, 7:18 pm

I also agree,take it slow and if you feel tired,take a rest.Even though this is a common surgery to have,it is still surgery and a trauma to your body.Good luck driving!It is hard to get back to the normal things in life after surgery.

by Minxy 31st July 2011, 7:44 pm

Me again, wasnt too bad, did half of it which is good, no pain whatsoever, just got bored lol

One other thing - i just went through my wardrobe trying to pick what to wear for work tomorrow and discovered that all my size 6 tops are no good anymore, cant even button them up - awww how cool is that? size 8 tops are sexily tight, i may keep some of them, but definitely need to go shopping for some tops sometime soon. I think i am definitely size 10 top now - whoop whoop whoop :)

by Emme-Kate 31st July 2011, 8:56 pm

You definately increased your bust size!It will be fun for you to shop for new tops!

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