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How long after a breast reduction surgery can I do heavy lifting and other physical activities such as swimming and hiking?

Traveller94Jan 4, 2017
I am 22 years old. I am having a breast reduction surgery on Jan 12. I have a 5 week backpacking trip planned to SE Asia for mid February. I understand healing times vary and complications can arise, however assuming all goes well will I be okay to carry a heavy backpack and do physical activities 4-5 weeks post surgery?

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