Preparation for mastectomy + DIEP + potentially port removal
For the short read: What exercises for PRE-surgery do you recommend? I have about 2 months time, am 45 and generally fit except for limited mobility in one arm due to a pesky port that won't ever heal properly (see deep read below if interested). For the deep read: So I hear this is a 10 hr surgery with my arms up over my shoulders and people leaning over them. Obviously lots of incisions and wound care to follow as well as time appropriate physio and exercises. I'm still 2 months out from surgery and would like to be as prepared as possible since I've previously suffered shoulder bursitis and subsequent frozen shoulder on both sides (at different times fortunately!) that lasted many many months (less the 2nd time as I could feel it coming on). Any pre-surgery exercises to recommend? I also have had problems with scar healing. My port insertion was the first time I've ever been cut and stitched up. I had it first become dehiscent, then redone 6 weeks later, then lots of spitting sutures. After another 8 weeks the skin was irritated from taping so stopped that. But in a week, the scar continues to widen without taping and is now 2cm wide! Have now started back on with stratamed and taping but using a gauze over the wound because it now got a bit of exudate. Yes, nurses and doctors monitor it, I have suitable antibiotics on hand, but since they saw how bad it got last week I've been told to be extra vigilant and go straight to ED with a low tolerance of anymore funny business or temperature of course. So stretching back on the port side is currently difficult. Many many thanks for all you lot helping each other out ❣️6ViewsSign in to react to this post0CommentsExercises after mastectomy and reconstruction
Moderator moved post created by @Tigertan_09 from Activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed': June 29 Hi about to go in for surgery, mastectomy followed by implant reconstruction. What are the best exercises re my arm to alleviate swelling. cheersViewsSign in to react to this postCommentsSimple exercises you can do at home to improve your fitness
The Recovery Room (on Facebook) has a HEAP of informative short videos on MANY cancer related subjects ..... today, it was on simple exercises you can do at home, to improve your Fitness. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=624715349412100 Check out their other videos as well - these ones related to those with cancer https://www.facebook.com/watch/1714774835317800/320617835333334ViewsSign in to react to this postComments
Prehab Project: Filming new post breast reconstruction surgery exercise video in Melbourne
Hello everyone, We are wondering if anyone would be interested in being involved in the filming of a new post breast reconstruction surgery exercise video, which will take place on Friday 20 September 2019 in Malvern East, Melbourne. I have been told that it will be a long day between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm approximately. More specific details below You will need to be about 4 weeks post breast reconstruction surgery (no specific type) The video filming will require you to be demonstrating the correct way to perform everyday tasks post breast reconstructive surgery, including lifting washing from the washing machine and getting up out of bed You will be required to sit in a chair in the shower (clothed) demonstrating how to wash your hair You will also be demonstrating exercises that assist recovery You will need to be comfortable in front of a camera, taking precise direction from the physiotherapist with gentle exercise movements using an exercise band and instruction also from the video director You will need to be comfortable with close ups of your torso being filmed as you demonstrates the exercises There will be mock draining tubes fitted fixed to your body as it's important to show how to navigate drains post surgery You will need to wear a variety of your own outfits, including fitted active wear so that the exercise movements can be clearly seen Details are as follows : Recording: Friday 20th September 2019 Location: Malvern East Duration: 9 am - 4 pm approximately If you are interested in being involved in the filming of this new post breast reconstruction surgery video, please contact Kellie Curtain at BCNA on [email protected] Thanking you GiovannaViewsSign in to react to this postComments
Is this normal?
Hi lovely people, today I am 4 weeks post op. Single right side mastectomy. I had a little bit of a set up back with recovery as I ended up with 2 infections along the suture line which I'm still seeing the community nurses for but they are healing. My question is around the uncomfortableness I still feel around the surgery site. It just feels so tight and hard. I'm doing my exercises but 2nd stage exercises were delayed due to the infections. I'm just so sick of it and everyday I expect it to feel a bit better and it doesn't. Is this normal and when is it likely to loosen up and feel better?ViewsSign in to react to this postComments
Exercises for patients that have not had a mastectomy or reconstructive surgery
This was the sheet the physio gave me the day after surgery and I kept these up for 6 weeks. BUT I should have kept them up for longer as at about the 9 month mark I noticed this weird "CORDING" as I learned from Dr Google. Since diagnosis of lymphodema I now have to lie down and elevate my arm for 20 mins twice a day - at 90 degrees and then massage the WHOLE AREA of the breast, underarm, side, down to bottom of ribs and wear a sleeve to control the lymphodema. No sleeve on whilst elevating or massaging. Here's the two sheets of exercises for those who would like to do them from the beginning and/or those who would like to perhaps prevent lymphodema or keep it to a minimum. primek This is basically the exercises I had after mastectomy and reconstruction http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/exercises-implantsViewsSign in to react to this postComments
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