If you knew then what you know now ...

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annaliese76 wrote:I'm feeling really good. I went without a bra a couple of nights ago as i was told i could sleep without one from 2 weeks but woke in night and put one on cos they were aching (esp rightie!) I think it helped them drop a little as they look better now tho so am gonna just do it for an hour or so in eve to begin with when im in bed watching tv, get used to it gradually!!Ur looking fab by the way xx

Thanks Hun! Gosh no bra on bed already I got all clear for that at 5 weeks I'm now nearly 8 weeks and still wearing sports bra for bed don't feel ready to have them out yet lol x

Interestng posts ladies. Thank you xx

thanks everyone ...

go bit bigger then I think then maybe?

no sneezing or coughing!! flushing loo is a no no, make sure someone is there when having a shallow bath or risk turtleing .... kneel where possible!

everyday it gets easier & better..

Senekot extra as per another thread I think .... anything you an do to help bloating?

I am so excited - not really nervous about the pain or anything I just want to be organised!! i can't wait!!

thanks for all your tips ladies, everyone seems to have had an alright time which is great for you guys and all of us yet to have our turn!

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The loo flush! So true!

Nikita and Annaliese - I was exactly the same as you both, up and down in my bag getting stuff, going to the loo, GASP - flushing it - the nurse wasn't impressed! I also felt that I had very little pain and an easy recovery. Maybe it is something to do with the way Mr M does the surgery...

hmmmm, also remember to move things you use alot down from high shelves before you go, you won't be able to get a hold of anything above boob level for a few days. I swear my mum was taunting me, everytime I had my vit c tablets down, the next thing I knew they were back on the top shelf of the cupboard!!! Remember this about things in the fridge as well... Not being able to reach the mayonnaise sucks

The other thing that surprised me was how hard it was to cook at first, chopping onions, carrots etc was not possible in the first few days, and I had to take it slowly after that. Also when you get back to driving take it easy, the steering and gear changing is hard. I'd say leave off driving for as long as you can.

I didn't suffer from bloating or constipation - I did however eat a kilo of grapes after my op, maybe this helped!!!

Good luck with it all xxx