In addition to all the good advice from @betsyk, you might have drains to empty (will there be breast reconstruction?) I didn’t want my husband to spend his time cooking and cleaning. I wanted him to sit and have coffee with me, etc. You may want to cook ahead of time, possibly get a housekeeper if budget permits. Even after the days/weeks of restrictions, I found that I could not open heavy doors at stores; not all are automatic. Had to sleep sitting up till the drains were removed. Walking will be encouraged inside the house and outside, best exercise and good mentally. I was told to get up at intervals and walk around the house to keep blood moving in legs. Initially, she can’t be on her own, so walk with her, even at night. A little seat in the shower was helpful just for a short time and I could not blow dry my own hair. I was actually able to do quite a bit for myself and shirts with front openings helped me be more independent. It’s a surgery that no one will be aware of from the outside, so I found myself in some pretty funny situations when I was out. I honestly was not in a lot of pain, so I wish the same for her and quick recovery.

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