Hi, the doctor that I found for my breast surgery only do his surgeries in london, I am really confident about his work and I feel extremely comfortable with this surgeon that I really do not want to find another one. But I live in Birmingham, I will be staying overnight at the hospital and then leave the next day afternoon. Would it be okay for me to travel back to Birmingham day 2 post op? I will take taxi to the station and the train will be 1 and a half hour :\
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The reason to refrain from sexual activity and most other strenuous activities after surgeries is to decrease the risk of bleeding.I typically don't allow people to go back to full workout (strength training) until 6 weeks after.Hope that helps,Dr Schwartz
I know this is hard to believe, but we are people too and have the right to feel beautiful and better. The fact that you are a physician wont change anything at all, And if I wouldn't trust my skills as a surgeon or the technique itself, I just wouldn't do it in any patient at all. Go for...
Thank you for the questions and photos. The back pain you are experiencing is not uncommon so soon after surgery. The added pressure from the compression band will cause some degree of pain, so find the pressure that is snug and offers support but that will not cause pain. All...
