Heavy lifting after surgery
Hi all Im 17 days post bilateral mastectomy and recon. I have a 3 yr old and a 1 year old. My husband is doing all the lifting etc but today I forgot myself and picked up my 3 year old. I instantly ...
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Hi Rose1988
I hope you are still not in pain or feeling anything amiss after picking your daughter up xx. (Quite a natural thing to do & very hard 'not to', at the time!)
Everyone heals at different rates and hopefully your surgeon will clear you soon ... I had a lumpectomy and ended up driving sooner than anticipated (living rural but had my surgery in the city) as I had to get home ....
If you are in pain, you should let your surgeon know, in case stitches might have been stretched/compromised. You could also let your breast care nurse know too. Keep an eye on the wound sites, too, in case you spot anything untoward xx
All going well, you'll be fine - but definitely no more 'heavy lifting' until after you see your surgeon & he gives you the OK to do so xx. Take care