I am going for a breast reduction surgery in a wek's time, and was wondering if there are any pointers on how to speed up recovery? Such as any food to stay away from etc. I have been eating healthy for the last month and bee trying to work out I know that will have to be on the back burner after surgery.
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You will likely find that you will be back to your favorite, hopefully healthy, diet within a few days after the breast reduction procedure. Otherwise, your plastic surgeon and staff will have recommendations for you in regards to foods to eat immediately after surgery;...
Most surgeons will view 6 weeks as the healing time for common surgical procedures, so this I would say is the minimum.
The body needs to recover from the healing process so a longer period will be beneficial. You will be the best judge of when you have recovered and are back to...
After 6 weeks I would suggest it is safe to sleep on your stomach.Give it a try and it will be uncomfortable, but unlikely to be harmful. Remember trying to touch your toes can be uncomfortable , but not harmful, just be sensible
Jeremy Hunt