Things You'll Need:
- Ice packs
- Medications
- Surgeon
- Remote batteries
- Water
- Snacks
- Post-surgical bra
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Step 1
Set out fluffy pillows to increase your comfort level, elevate your torso and reduce swelling.
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Step 2
Place snacks and water near your bed. Anesthesia used during implant surgery may cause stomach discomfort or nausea. Having snacks and water nearby may help to settle your stomach.
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Step 3
Purchase your medications and set them near your bed.
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Step 4
Ask family members or friends to care for your children while you recover. You will need to rest and limit your movement for the first few days after surgery.
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Step 5
Rent movies and replace remote batteries. Movie rentals may help you to stay entertained during your recovery.
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Step 1
Rest as much as possible after surgery. Your body will be sore. Getting extra rest is important to a speedy recovery.
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Step 2
Prepare and store ice packs to manage swelling. If you have frozen packages of fruit, they may also prove useful for reducing pain and discomfort.
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Step 3
Buy comfortable over-sized shirts that button in front. Getting your arms in a shirt and pulling it over your head will be impossible the day after surgery.
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Step 4
Begin self-massage as early as possible to prevent encapsulation or hardening of the scar tissue. Your surgeon will teach you self-massage techniques that are safe to perform with your breast implants.
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Step 5
Wear your post-surgical bra until your surgeon has seen your incisions. He will tell you whether your recovery is progressing as expected. He will also tell you when it is fine to stop wearing the bra.
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Step 6
Avoid lifting heavy objects until you see your physician. The strain of weight on your incision can cause tearing or popping of the stitches.
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Step 7
Keep an eye out for post-operative fever. Fever can be an indication of infection after breast implants have been placed in the body.
