I have had 2 consultation and one more this week . My concern is recovery . I have done lots of reading online and answers vary so much . Some people almost describe bed rest while others say they were back to routine ( minus gym ) in a few days . I have 3 kids ( 2 teenagers and a 2 yr old ) my husband will take a few days to help after . My older kids can help with lifting toddler sometimes. But when no one is around can I really not lift more than 5 lbs for 3 weeks
February 20, 2017
Answer: Post op instructions for my breast augmentation patients are very simple... nothing strenuous and nothing bouncy. If lifting 5 lbs is easy, it should be not be a problem. And in the worst case scenario, you have to grab your child to prevent an injury, a hematoma could develop and you would have to return to the OR at additional costs. But in most scenarios, you will do fine. Surgeons provide post-op restrictions to prevent complications from such activities so if your surgeon is super restrictive, you can always find another that would allow you to do more. And bed rest after augmentation??? Sorry, I've never heard of that restriction and my patients are encouraged to be up and about after surgery as it prevents problems.
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February 20, 2017
Answer: Post op instructions for my breast augmentation patients are very simple... nothing strenuous and nothing bouncy. If lifting 5 lbs is easy, it should be not be a problem. And in the worst case scenario, you have to grab your child to prevent an injury, a hematoma could develop and you would have to return to the OR at additional costs. But in most scenarios, you will do fine. Surgeons provide post-op restrictions to prevent complications from such activities so if your surgeon is super restrictive, you can always find another that would allow you to do more. And bed rest after augmentation??? Sorry, I've never heard of that restriction and my patients are encouraged to be up and about after surgery as it prevents problems.
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery with Kids Thank you for your question. Recovery after any surgery is tricky with kids.I always tell my patients that they should try and minimize any nonessential lifting. If there is someone else around that can do the lifting let them help. There will be times when you just have no choice, but to carry your two year old. Best of luck with surgery.
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery with Kids Thank you for your question. Recovery after any surgery is tricky with kids.I always tell my patients that they should try and minimize any nonessential lifting. If there is someone else around that can do the lifting let them help. There will be times when you just have no choice, but to carry your two year old. Best of luck with surgery.
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