How many pounds can you lift during 1 week post op?

Thank you for your questions.  Each surgeon will have their own post surgical protocol to follow.  Typically I tell my patients no heavy lifting over 10lbs for the first month and no exercising as well for one month. Enjoyable walking is typically okay as long as you are not carrying any weights and going up hill a lot.   I would suggest following your surgeons recommendations and taking it from there. 

Lifting restrictions will vary by surgeon.  Typically you do not want to lift any more than 10 pounds for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery to allow the breasts time to heal.  Activity should be increased gradually, but certainly you want to be up and moving around at least a handful of times per day the first few days, while gradually increasing it back to your normal activity level.  I encourage you to discuss your questions with your surgeon as he/she is most familiar with your surgical plan and how you've been progressing through recovery.