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What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 20, 2022 | Replies (21)

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@krisnphx

I was up and around that afternoon and in the shower the following day..I was given the mobile blood clot prevention kit for my legs but ended up not needing to where them since I had no issues preventing me from getting up and walking and doing what I needed to do. The more your able to get up and walk the easier it will be for your blood flow and circulation helping everything move..my drains came out 1 week and 2 days after my surgery which was a double mastectomy as well and after 3-4 wks I no longer wore the binder. As you hear and see how different we all are only you will know your limitations and what your body is able to handle. Don't push yourself beyond your limits and rest when your body needs it and move around when your able and ask for help with anything having weight . Good luck and day 1 is always the worst and will get better and easier with every new day!

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Thanx glad everything was fine with you. I'll have no problem then I do not like sitting my recovery will be quick.

Let me ask you another did you have to have button up blouses

My situation exactly. Home the same day with no pain. Drank lots of water. Every time I drank some, I got up and walked around or used the bathroom if I had to. Was instructed to do it all through the night (if you have someone at home, they should walk with you at first). Put myself on a timer. Had to sleep sitting up. I did not have a binder until my reconstruction 2 months later. I had expanders for 2 months and they gave me a front hooking sports bra to wear. My nurse told me to just get a few more on Amazon (if you don’t mind shopping there), and they were inexpensive, same exact one.
They went up a few dollars since. I still wear them for yoga or exercise.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG4OHD4/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&psc=1