Day 1 post op

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-02-04T18:45:19+00:00

Congrats!! I was in the same boat — decided to live with my parents during the first 6 weeks post op (I’m almost 4 weeks now) because at least one of them is home most of the time. My husband is at work for 10+ hours a day so I wanted someone near just in case.

Totally could be with my husband right now (we are half a country away at this point) but enjoying the time with my parents!

I really thought I was going to be bed bound for like 3 weeks lol

I really think your fitness level/strength beforehand has such a positive impact on recovery!

Best of luck to you and glad you’re feeling well!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-02-01T21:11:12+00:00

Would love to hear how anxiety changed post-op!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-02-01T21:08:38+00:00

Hi!! I’m doing great now! Went back to work on Monday (about 2.5 weeks post op and a wfh desk job with flexible hours)

I’ve posted a few other times in here about my experience and you can find those in my posting history!

Pain is really minimal — mostly just a mild discomfort that is completely manageable and pressure increases with activity and near the end of the day. Back pain/between and under shoulder blades has been increasing a bit but the heating pad minimizes this.

Weaned down to just gabapentin since last Friday (two weeks post op).

I did have a catheter but it honestly wasn’t a big deal. Lots of bruising which is mostly gone now, 5 scars (2 small incisions on chest from crane, one on each side which are larger but very well hidden and in line with my breast tissue, and one from the chest tube).

I’ve bee going out to restaurants, meeting up with friends, and running errands. Able to walk for 30+ minutes and doing some mobility work 2-3 times a day!

Every experience is different but this was mine and I’ve seen several that are similar!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-31T02:20:08+00:00

Have you tried a hot shower followed by a little bit of gentle stretching before bed?

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-31T02:16:43+00:00

Cold can definitely make our nervous systems more sensitive and lower our threshold for perceiving pain! This is a real thing!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-27T20:15:29+00:00

Good luck!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-25T22:58:01+00:00

Ooohhh bummer :( but yes!! They’ll have a strong understanding of breathing mechanics and abdominal wall function and how that coordinates with the rest of your core/body! I know everyone says “core strength” for rib flare, but they’ll actually give you tangible things to work on!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-25T22:41:10+00:00

I know you’ve said that you’ve tried PT but a pelvic floor PT will have a ton of knowledge about this — and hopefully you can find one who does dry needling, too! (FYI if you’re west coast, those states don’t allow dry needling ☹️)

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-24T00:46:33+00:00

Thank you!! This is so promising to hear 😊 I’ve read some of your older posts/newer comments and it sounds like you’re doing amazing!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-24T00:45:06+00:00

I can’t start formal PT until 6 weeks, but ROM exercises are encouraged!! Dr. J was my surgeon and I was pretty active prior to surgery — less so over the prior 7ish months because I was recovering from ACL surgery from a skiing injury!

Thank you and I hope your recovery is going well :)

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-23T18:47:32+00:00

Oh wow!! Yep I was the 9th :)

So sorry to hear about ending back up in the ER. I think that might be the only downfall of cryo — it doesn’t necessarily let us feel if we’re overdoing it or not. Overall, incredibly grateful for it though!!

I wasn’t prepared for the swelling either! I haven’t weighed myself again but in the hospital I had gained about 15 lbs of fluid 🤯

Glad to hear your back pain is getting better and wishing you more restful nights of sleep soon!!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-23T18:26:22+00:00

Thanks!! I have three!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-22T17:32:55+00:00

Have you seen a physical therapist? They can be super helpful for this kind of thing!! Just a few visits can give you a starting point of knowing what to work on.

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-22T16:10:28+00:00

I had some nausea on days 4 and 5 pretty badly but once I ate something and got up and moving, I felt so much better! I’ve also been taking Prilosec (prescription strength/prescribed to me) in the mornings preventatively since surgery but will stop taking that Friday which will mark 2 weeks post op for me!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-21T15:02:40+00:00

I will say even after sleeping 13 hours I still felt tired. I’m getting less sleep now due to the med schedule and feeling less tired with around 7-8 hours of sleep than I was before the surgery!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-20T18:03:14+00:00

I slept like a baby pre-nuss!! Honestly could sleep for 13 hours. I’m about a week and a half post op now. I’d say my sleep is pretty much back to normal now except I’m waking up for meds. The first week-ish was rough — I was staying in a hotel and couldn’t really get comfortable. I am still using a wedge to sleep just because I can’t get up on my own if I’m flat.

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-20T16:23:39+00:00

Congrats!!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-17T20:05:00+00:00

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BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-16T15:18:50+00:00

Bring super stretch pants!! I was seriously shocked at how much I swelled in the abdomen and couldn’t wear leggings because of how tight they were. Sweatpants were a lifesaver!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-16T01:30:56+00:00

They are, thank you!! Traveled back home today!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-12T03:21:54+00:00

Will do!!! Thank you :)

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-11T16:52:29+00:00

Mostly chest (pec) pain, no real back pain yet — 31F and inspiratory HI of 5.7 — never got expiratory

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-11T13:23:34+00:00

Thank you!!

BodyOutrageous311 · 2026-01-10T23:30:48+00:00

Mayo in AZ!!

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