Weeks 1 & 2 Do nothing – you need to rest. Your body has been through a lot and has done so much for you. Don’t strain, and don’t walk too much, just enough to prevent clots from forming in your legs. Do not carry more than 3kg (6.5 lbs). You can bathe when your […]
What you Need for Surgery
If you have decided to have a mastectomy with or without reconstruction, you will need to rest for several days and will be very limited in your activities. These are the items that I needed: A recliner or a good set of pillows to rest on your bed because you will need to sleep with […]