How did you feel 2 days post op?

Hi girls!

Ive heard nothing about MRSA swabs so I can only assume they were all clear on my pre-op assessment so its all go for the 22nd! EEEEP! Im so excited!!!!

Ive been on websites all morning looking at peoples albums just so I get more of an idea of how ill look one day, one week, two weeks etc so im fully expecting to not be overly impressed straight after, the yearly update photos looked nothing like most of the photos from even 3 months on so its good to see it can take a year to settle and they looked amazing.

Anyway more to the point!!! I was wondering how you all felt two days post op? Im having to go to some meetings which have been put in two days post op after Id booked my op (op is on the sunday first thing and meetings are tuesday) but I will not be carrying anything etc, ill be getting driven there and back but I just want to be prepared for how Ill be feeling, im very fit and healthy so im hoping it wont knock me too much but I know how much surgery can take it out of you. I would be doing the same at home just sitting recovering, however I havent told people about my surgery and dont want to let them know either!

Im already going to say Ive pulled a muscle in my chest and wear a hoodie (and im probably the only person praying for bad weather in July! apologies! lol) which is believable as I do lots of kickboxing etc so often get niggles.

I just want a heads up to how you all felt so I have an idea! thank you xx

I was wondering how you all felt two days post op? Im having to go to some meetings which have been put in two days post op after Id booked my op (op is on the sunday first thing and meetings are tuesday) but I will not be carrying anything etc, ill be getting driven there and back but I just want to be prepared for how Ill be feeling,

Honestly... If you can get someone else to take the meetings for you, then I'd do that sweetheart.

At 2 days post-op your swelling is goin to kick in, you'll still be under the effects of the GA and you'll hardly be able to stand upright. You may feel sick, or even be sick, any form of travel is going to be extremely uncomfortable, even as a passenger and you're really just going to be sat in the car curling around your pillow for comfort. You'll be tired and possibly teary, your breasts will be at their most uncomfortable (day 2/3) and you'll really just want to sit holding them Jen, so as you have time now, I'd suggest you arrange for someone else to help you because I very much doubt you'll be up to it. xx

I was in a fair bit of discomfort still at 2 days plus I hadn't been sleeping well. Was on painkillers too so still pretty dopey. Personally, I'd say rearrange your meetings Hun xx

Exactly what Cookie and sunshinelady have said....day two/three were the peak of the discomfort. I couldnt even talk I was very emotional too. Really try and put the meeting off or get someone else to do it chick. xx

although ur not going to be doing anything strenuous ur still going to moving around a lot more than what U would be if U was sitting at home on the setee. Plus people shaking ur hand etc could hurt. Meetings can b rearranged but setbacks healing can't x

Hiya chick..

On my 2nd day PO was OK i was sore and VERY fragile but my worst day was day 3. after that it was all healing very well and i felt better everyday but i think the key to ''happy healing'' is defo a good decent sleep.

i found tho in my first week i was tired soooo easily. so dont over do it hun.

Cookie once suggested to put a pilliow under your knees and seriously that worked a dreaaaammmm.. actually made sleeping sat up wuiet comfortable.



be careful xxx

I was knackered and kept falling asleep (partially due to painkillers)
I know what you're planning isn't very strenuous but even things like opening the car door and getting out of a car male it body ache hunni, you realise you chest muscles are impacted by daily things that you never thought would affect them!
My head was definitely all over the place as well, couldn't even concentrate on a film never mind a meeting!!
Deffo rearrange x

I'd be more just sitting to observe but I think I'd rather call in sick as its only one day before 5 weeks off to heal. I was so annoyed they put it in!! Finding out how you all felt I think I'll stay on the sofa watching sky movies haha than you all!! It's good to know how I'll feel too xx

Glad to hear its all going ahead. I have no experience of the healing as I am pre op but I would say take everyone's advice and rest up. xx

I agree with all the girls, I have had 2 b a's and day 2 and 3 were the worst. So if you can get away with not going dont go.xx