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by vixen1980 5th September 2011, 3:52 pm

Hey girls just a quick one

Its now 6 days ba and im comfortable lifting light things etc etc not sure if im ok doing this but feels fine !! just wondering firstly the dressings where the drains were can i take them off and also when can i shave under my arms as its really grossing me out :( (i had an areola incision) Also when can i start wearing tops that go over my head as im very limited to zip up tops and its doing my head in now lol xxxx

by lou231179 5th September 2011, 4:22 pm

I wore a top that went over my head straight away but it depends on how you feel and how much movement you have. I also did everything like washing my hair (I actually dyed it after 2 days) and shaving etc pretty much straight away.

I was told a kettle is ok to lift but for instance a baby is not (anything over 5lbs is too heavy in the first 3-4 weeks). I was quite careful lifting pans etc to begin with as they can be quite heavy when filled with water & veg!

I think regardless of how you feel the not lifting heavy stuff is quite important because of complications it can cause!

Hope this helps a bit xx

by sugarplum_sassie 5th September 2011, 6:01 pm

lou231179 wrote:

I think regardless of how you feel the not lifting heavy stuff is quite important because of complications it can cause!

Hope this helps a bit xx

What sort of complications?

by lou231179 5th September 2011, 6:13 pm

I was told something to do with hardening of the scar tissue round the implant but that may not be right. My friend had a re-op and said something about that, may not be 100% correct though. Also it can pull on your wound, even if it appears healed where the cut was it may not be inside still.

by sugarplum_sassie 5th September 2011, 6:26 pm

Thanks hun. I worry about this because of my work, I haven't told them what I'm having done, just that I'm having surgery and won't be able to do heavy lifting, they will make allowances for me, but I didn't realise it was for that length of time 3-4weeks. I have 10days booked off as I can't really afford any more sick leave. I'll probably have to go through occ health then:roll:

by lou231179 5th September 2011, 6:32 pm

Don't take my word for it, best to ask your surgeon but I think the general advice is nothing too strenuous until 4-6 weeks depending on how you feel x

by vixen1980 5th September 2011, 8:30 pm

Well ive only been lifting kettles etc etc nothing mega heavy!! What about taking a bath etc is it better to just leave ur bra on so as not to get ur dressings wet as dont have them off for another week yet!! :)

Thanks for ur advice hun xxx

by vixen1980 5th September 2011, 8:32 pm

Ooh one more thing what about driving?

I mean i feel fine lifting etc and no pain really apart from nipple area sharp pain and the usual morning pain when u get outta bed!! xxx

by lou231179 5th September 2011, 8:36 pm

I drove exactly a week after but just take care twisting too much - and speed bumps,lol! x

by vixen1980 5th September 2011, 8:37 pm

Thanks hunni :) well the nurse said about a week and its a week tomorrow so might have a little drive if i feel upto it hehe xxx

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