I'm trying to make plans for aftercare following my upcoming breast explant surgery. I live alone and don't want to burden too many folks with this. Can anyone give me an idea, how soon I will be able to drive following the surgery? A week or less? Thanks (Surgery is in two weeks and the questions are popping up now - the ones I didn't think to ask my PS when I last saw him!)
February 6, 2013
Answer: Explantation of breast implant
You realy need to ask your surgeon, he/she knows what is being done, and if capsulectomy is done.
If capsulectomy is done, is there going to be a drain . Is the implant above or below the muscle. If the implant is below the muscle , does the muscle need to be reattached to the chest wall.
All these issues will determine when you can comfortably drive.
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February 6, 2013
Answer: Explantation of breast implant
You realy need to ask your surgeon, he/she knows what is being done, and if capsulectomy is done.
If capsulectomy is done, is there going to be a drain . Is the implant above or below the muscle. If the implant is below the muscle , does the muscle need to be reattached to the chest wall.
All these issues will determine when you can comfortably drive.
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February 5, 2013
Answer: Driving After Breast Explant?
A week would be plenty unless you are driving a truck without power steering. Chances are you would be ok so long as you are off your pain meds. This question is most appropriate to be asked of your own surgeon, however, so check there, and favor that advice over what you may here from those of us who have not seen you and will not have been at your surgery!
All the best.
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February 5, 2013
Answer: Driving After Breast Explant?
A week would be plenty unless you are driving a truck without power steering. Chances are you would be ok so long as you are off your pain meds. This question is most appropriate to be asked of your own surgeon, however, so check there, and favor that advice over what you may here from those of us who have not seen you and will not have been at your surgery!
All the best.
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