Recovery and housework

rhy_fach wrote:

Charlii wrote:...anything with upper body effort for a while, 6-8wks likely.

Oh dear! I was doing press-ups at four.

With my surgeon's blessing. obviously.

rhy_fach wrote:

Charlii wrote:...anything with upper body effort for a while, 6-8wks likely.

Oh dear! I was doing press-ups at four.

With my surgeon's blessing. obviously.

mrsball wrote:

rhy_fach wrote:I was beginning to think I was the only one. Although there is evidently a danger of coming across as being a bit smug, I do think it is important to give all sides of the story.

Before my BA, I did a fair bit of research into likely recovery times, an to be honest, after reading threads on hers and elsewhere, I fully expecting be laid low for weeks. The reality couldn't have been more different. Like kezjb , I was fully functional from day 2. No pain, no strain.

Anyway, back on topic... no, I don't think that there is a certain time you have to wait before doing specific tasks. Everybody is different. Take advice from your surgeon and listen to your body.

From my experience though, I'd leave helping out your hubby with the woodcutting until after week four.

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Hi ladies, 

Wow fully functional from day 2 !! With all 3 of mine I couldn't even lift the kettle for nearly a week! 
Just because you may feel ok to be getting on with household tasks just remember you've just had major surgery, your body will be healing for weeks and months internally. 

Lifting that one thing too heavy or pushing a Hoover around could potentially damage your new boobs or at least hinder your recovery long term. 

Is it worth risking any damage/healing so early on after all that money you've just paid?! 

Cleaning and hoovering can wait, husband/family/friends will always do a few tasks you can't for the first few weeks, and trust me I'm incredibly OCD! 
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