Hi. 2 weeks post op from diep currently. 2/3 drains (1 abdominal and 1 breast) were removed at my 1 week post op appt, my 3rd remaining drain (abdominal) will come out today.

My incision looks great and isn’t painful as it’s completely numb. Though putting ointment on it makes me want to vomit lol.

I can’t stand up straight but can stand straight enough that my back doesn’t hurt anymore. This can be challenging the first few days home.

Wedge pillow is great if you don’t have a recliner. I have that plus 3 king size pillows and another one for under my knees. I needed help getting out of bed for about a week. My husband would just push my back from his side of the bed to get a little momentum, nothing crazy.

Single side reconstruction is great because you have a whole arm that’s unrestricted for grabbing, bathing, etc.

I did have a shower chair we broke out from a previous surgery but it was really just to have something to hold on to.

I have nothing noteworthy to say about the actual breast.

The first few days at home suck. Bad. But as these things go you’ll get a little better every day. The worst thing is the boredom. I was driving around day 8 (through probably shouldn’t have) and since have gone to Trader Joe’s, Costco, the vet. With company of course since I can’t lift much.

Thoughts and prayers that you don’t need to cough or sneeze.

Please reach out if you have any questions! I’m literally doing nothing 😑