{"id":2866,"date":"2021-11-29T18:58:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T18:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancocksurgery.com\/?post_type=faq&amp;p=2866"},"modified":"2021-11-29T18:58:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T18:58:32","slug":"how-should-i-prepare-for-my-at-home-recovery-9","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/hancockhealth.apgar.digital\/es\/faq\/how-should-i-prepare-for-my-at-home-recovery-9\/","title":{"rendered":"How should I prepare to recover from breast reduction surgery at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress-list core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ask someone to spend a few days after the surgery at home with you\u2014especially if you live alone.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Prepare to take it easy for at least a week\u2014compile reading material or a list of movies or television shows you\u2019d like to watch. You\u2019ll be instructed to avoid straining, bending, or lifting for two to three weeks.<\/li><li>Prepare to be asked to wait for at least 48 hours to shower. (You\u2019ll be advised not to take a bath or soak in a hot tub for about a month.)<\/li><li>Shop for groceries before your procedure and have lots of hydrating liquids and healthy foods, full of fiber and protein, on hand.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Have dark towels and clothing available. They\u2019ll absorb any leaking fluid.<\/li><li>Prepare to wear a surgical support or elastic bandage bra day and night for several days. You\u2019ll also want to wear loose-fitting T-shirts and front-zip hoodies.<\/li><li>Know that you might have a small drain under your skin to drain any excess blood or fluid.<\/li><li>Expect your breasts to be swollen and bruised for about two weeks.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Prepare to sleep on your back with your upper body slightly elevated, which will help reduce swelling. 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