Recovering from an operation requires you to follow the patient care instructions given to you by your surgeon. There should be a lot of things you have to anticipate then, especially when you are set on having breast reduction operations. Here is a general idea on what to anticipate when you are recovering from the said operation.
Drains. You will usually be attached with drains right after the operation. You can most likely have the drains removed during the first follow-up appointment scheduled for you. The said follow-up appointment is oftentimes scheduled within the first week right after the said operation. Do not skip on this appointment.
There is incision care as well. Invasive surgeries require incision. Incisions can be closed with sutures. The surgeon will have to make sure that the incisions and suture lines are dry. It is up to the surgeon to decide on the methods to use to keep these dry. You have to listen to what your surgeon tells you with regards to incision care.
Suture removal. Having the suture does not mean that you have to leave it there forever. You have to get the suture removed at an appropriate time. The doctor who is in charge of your post-operative care will be the one to check the incision sites. The said doctor is also the one who will remove the said stitches. Usually, the suture removal can be done ten days after the operation.
The temperature of the patient must always be monitored. You are recommended to regularly monitor your temperature while you are recovering from the surgery you have just went through. Monitoring the temperature is important because this can give you a hint on whether or not an infection happens. A rise in temperature can signal the infection.
Soreness and pain. It is only natural that you feel tender, sore, and stiff right after the said operation. These soreness and pain can usually take a few days before they heal. If you feel tender, sore, and stiff, you will most likely not want to move. Do not worry about it though because these feelings will subside in no time.
Swelling. This is an expected experience when you are just finished with the operation. It is the same with any other operations out there. Normally, you will have swelling for about three to four months after the operations. However, the swelling is rarely noticed by others. In most cases, it will only be you who will notice.
You might have to experience bruising too. However, the chances of bruising is equal to the chances of not having one. You may or may not experience it. Bruising, after all, is depend on the person, how effective the administered medicine is, and techniques used for the said surgery.
Sleeping is also one of the anticipated post-operative care to remember. Once you have finished the surgery, you better sleep with two to three fluffy pillows under the upper back and head. Some people might find it comfortable sleeping in recliner chairs or wedge pillows. This is because they need to keep their torso elevated to relieve the pressure in their treatment area and reduce pain.
Drains. You will usually be attached with drains right after the operation. You can most likely have the drains removed during the first follow-up appointment scheduled for you. The said follow-up appointment is oftentimes scheduled within the first week right after the said operation. Do not skip on this appointment.
There is incision care as well. Invasive surgeries require incision. Incisions can be closed with sutures. The surgeon will have to make sure that the incisions and suture lines are dry. It is up to the surgeon to decide on the methods to use to keep these dry. You have to listen to what your surgeon tells you with regards to incision care.
Suture removal. Having the suture does not mean that you have to leave it there forever. You have to get the suture removed at an appropriate time. The doctor who is in charge of your post-operative care will be the one to check the incision sites. The said doctor is also the one who will remove the said stitches. Usually, the suture removal can be done ten days after the operation.
The temperature of the patient must always be monitored. You are recommended to regularly monitor your temperature while you are recovering from the surgery you have just went through. Monitoring the temperature is important because this can give you a hint on whether or not an infection happens. A rise in temperature can signal the infection.
Soreness and pain. It is only natural that you feel tender, sore, and stiff right after the said operation. These soreness and pain can usually take a few days before they heal. If you feel tender, sore, and stiff, you will most likely not want to move. Do not worry about it though because these feelings will subside in no time.
Swelling. This is an expected experience when you are just finished with the operation. It is the same with any other operations out there. Normally, you will have swelling for about three to four months after the operations. However, the swelling is rarely noticed by others. In most cases, it will only be you who will notice.
You might have to experience bruising too. However, the chances of bruising is equal to the chances of not having one. You may or may not experience it. Bruising, after all, is depend on the person, how effective the administered medicine is, and techniques used for the said surgery.
Sleeping is also one of the anticipated post-operative care to remember. Once you have finished the surgery, you better sleep with two to three fluffy pillows under the upper back and head. Some people might find it comfortable sleeping in recliner chairs or wedge pillows. This is because they need to keep their torso elevated to relieve the pressure in their treatment area and reduce pain.
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