Tips Pre & Post BA

Hi Ladies

Just looking for some tips from you lot on what to do pre BA & post op. So far I have read Vitamin E helps minimise the risk of CC. Arnica 30c capsules before and after the op to help with bruising. Bio Oil/Coco Butter after for scaring and before for supplness. Macom bras are good for support after BA. V Pillow helps when sleeping. No alcohol or ibuprofen at least 2 weeks before BA. No heavy lifting/hoovering/carrying for first 4-6 weeks. Think that's all so far

Sorry if this thread has already been done, but can't seem to find it



Thanks in advance. Oh and I am getting new can't wait!!! Just don't know when as I am getting them on the NHS. Getting my photos done on Thursday for before and after photos for the surgeon to compare. Once they are done they are sending me my appoint, within 3-6 months

Hi hun, welcome. Wow thats so exciting for you. Fingers crossed you dont have to wait too long. Love your list its great,just trying to think if there is anything you have nt already covered. Ooh what about ice packs for boobies and hot water bottle for possible bad back from sleeping upright in bed . Oh and maybe some senna tablets for the dreaded constipation xx

Hi

Yeah I read something about constipation not looking forward to that. Or morning boob!

Yeah senna haven't worked great for me do dried fruit too,
No matter what brand of bravthat you go for post up make sure you but in a few sizes to get the best for post pp to take the others back.
Eleccy toothbrush, that's been a godsend for me! (minimises vigorous arm movement!)
Dry shampoo in case you can't wash your hair as often.
Zip up tops, trackies as they're easier to pull up than skinny jeans. X

ooo maybe someone could do a sticky with everything ur going to need before, at hospital and when u get home?? would be handy to have a checklist xxx

Sammi I think there is a checklist already, I read one somewhere of what you need for hospital in your bag.xx

There's a brilliant thread somewhere too called something like 'things I wish I'd been told before my BA'. Certainly an eye opener - not enough to put you off :-D but prepares you for things you've never thought of. I'll be starting my sit ups to try and help me sit up in the mornings without using my arms! And lots of pureed fruit and superfruit smoothies!

Sitting up without using your arms is really hard especially when you are my age with no stomach muscles to speak of

I read something about a type of shuffle! I'm concerned about my housework as I do everything and I have 2 kids!

hi there, here a few things that are helping me:

facewipes, baby wipes, antiseptic wipes for underarms (godsend!).

If you can get your armpits waxed rather than shaved just before your BA, you'll be a much happier lady. (wish I had done this, currently horrified by my pits a week post ba!)

A sponge (one for face, one for lady parts).

Dry shampoo

A raised tray or bed table to put a laptop on for surfing t'internet/watching films.

Travel pillow for falling asleep sitting up! And just loads of pillows generally

Several different styles of sports bra - i'm finding that different ones help comfort wise. Some days one works, other days others are more comfy.

Button up shirts/high necked tops for covering sports bra.

A rucksack rather than handbag for commute into work

Ocado/supermarket home delivery service

A slave (I don't have one, but really need one) ;-)

Hope that's helpful...best of luck!!! xxx

A slave ,thats hilarious xx

Don't want to sound gross ladies, or too personal; but how often do you change your bras post op?

Just peachey just forget about the housework ,a bit of dust wont do any harm.Its not worth worrying about ,do as much as poss before and forget about the rest.xx

2nd time lucky - I know but it's easier said than done, I have 2 dogs as well so the housework needs to be done everyday! The kids are old enough to help out and are self-sufficient so I will just need to pay them extra pennies to help mum in her time of need

lol I have 2 cats so I know what you mean, I have 2 boys still at home and they were very good to be fair, they just kept the basic hoovering and loading dishwasher up to date for me. I gave them extra pennies too,its amazing what you can make boys do for money xxx

I changed mine every day because I was told to by the nurse in the hospital, got one of my boys to help (extra pennies ) But I am not entirely sure that was needed as your incisions are covered so germs from your bra could nt get in anyway xx