How to Help Someone Recover after Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery is a serious operation and although there can be numerous benefits in choosing this surgery, there are also significant health risks. Most risks can be reduced if proper steps are taken after the surgery. Having someone help you after breast reduction surgery can make your life easier. Here’s how to help someone recover after breast reduction surgery.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Learn more about breast reduction surgery recovery.The actual recovery time for breast reduction surgery can be up to six months. The first two to three weeks, however, is when your friend/loved one will need the most support. There will be some pain, numbness and swelling that the person will have to deal with.

2. Understand breast reduction complications. Watch for the patient to show signs of increased pain, and keep your nose open for any odd odors. These are sign of infection and you should get them to a doctor immediately. Learn more about the complications from breast reductions online at the Smart Breast Reduction Web page.

3. Provide transportation. Driving someone to and from the breast reduction surgery can be the most helpful thing you can do. Most hospitals will not let a patient drive home after surgery, so either providing a ride home yourself or arranging other transportation is often mandatory.

4. Prepare the home. Prior to surgery, help the patient prepare their home for recovery as their mind will often be pre-occupied with the upcoming breast reduction surgery. Stock up on ice, washcloths, comfortable clothing, entertainment options and emergency contact numbers. Make things in their home easily accessible so they will not have to lift and stretch.

5. Help with chores. After breast reduction surgery, one cannot do any heavy lifting, chores or other work, like cooking. Helping with these activities can be a great benefit.

Tips & Warnings

• Go to the consultation with the patient so that the doctor or nurse can tell you what you should be doing in order to help.
• Prepare one room of the home for the patient’s recovery. A living room may work best as it has a television, comfortable chair and nearby telephone in case of an emergency.
• Most surgeries will require the patient to quit smoking well in advance. When you are around them, be sure to support their quitting by refraining from smoking yourself.
• Always ask the patient if they have any unusual medical conditions or are not feeling well on the days leading up to the surgery and inform the surgeon.

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