Tissue Expander
Hello - first time on this page. I am having a masectomy and tissue expander in January. Can you let me know what sort of exercise I can do. I seem to be told it will be 6 months before I can return ...
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Hi Maree,
I had bilateral mastectomies and immediate reconstruction with expander/implants. I am 5 weeks post op. My plastic surgeon did not want me to move my arms above my shoulders for the first few weeks. I am allowed to walk, run and do any lower body exercise but wait 2 or 3 months before starting upper body exercise.
I agree with Emma May....don't rush the whole process. I'm happy to expand at a slower rate so my skin can recover well between each time. i dont want to put any more strain on my suture line than necessary.
You will know what is comfortable for you.Ask your Doctor again after your surgery when you can gauge how well you are healing. Good luck with it all.
Sue