Help After Surgery
One of the most important things to do before breast augmentation surgery is preparing for your recovery. You don’t want to be left scrambling for meds, food and suitable clothing that will fit your new curves and be comfortable at the same time, all while you’re just beginning to heal. Plus, you’ll most likely have limited physical capability.
So what do you need the most after surgery? Someone you can trust to help you.
The time immediately following surgery can be the most difficult part of the healing process. You’ll be groggy, uncomfortable, most likely in pain (although pain medication can help a great deal) and not in the right physical and mental state to deal with such things as washing your support bra and preparing food. Finding help may not be a problem in the first few hours, since you’ll most likely be kept under observation at the place where you had the surgery where nurses, and possibly doctors, will be able to assist you. However, you will need to have an able bodied person help you once you’ve been discharged with your postsurgical care instructions as outlined by your doctor.
Most women have a close family member help them, such as a mother, sister, or husband. They can provide invaluable support during this time, preparing food as well as helping you tend to your dressings and bathe once you’re able to do so. They can also help you walk around, something you need to do to keep the blood circulating and reduce the risk of blood clots from forming.
Make sure you have someone help you in the days following surgery. If you don’t have anyone you can rely on, contact an organization that can provide post-surgical care in your home. Some clinics can also provide a registered nurse to perform such duties.
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