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Double mastectomy/nipple sparing
in 3 weeks I’m hsvibg a double mastectomy nipple and skin sparing reconstruction with expanders. ( I need radiation after and potentially doing DIEP reconstruction in the future once I’m fit and healt...
Hi Marketta. There is lots of advice about preparation and recovery in the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group.
Broadly speaking, going into any surgery the fitter you are the better. So I would try to fast walk or jog every day between now and the operation. I know that @nikkid worked really hard on her core and found that helpful.
Eating lots of dark green and orange vegetables is known to promote healing after surgery. So make sure your fridge is full of them when you get home from the hospital! K xox
Broadly speaking, going into any surgery the fitter you are the better. So I would try to fast walk or jog every day between now and the operation. I know that @nikkid worked really hard on her core and found that helpful.
Eating lots of dark green and orange vegetables is known to promote healing after surgery. So make sure your fridge is full of them when you get home from the hospital! K xox