{"id":21937,"date":"2021-12-01T15:22:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancocksurgery.com\/?post_type=faq&amp;p=4097"},"modified":"2021-12-01T15:22:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:22:43","slug":"how-should-i-prepare-for-my-at-home-recovery-21","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/hancockhealth.apgar.digital\/fr\/faq\/how-should-i-prepare-for-my-at-home-recovery-21\/","title":{"rendered":"How should I prepare to recover from breast lift 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 day or two 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.<\/li><li>Prepare to be asked to wait for at least 36 hours to shower.&nbsp;<\/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 bra day and night for several days.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Know you will probably have one or two small drains at your surgical site. We\u2019ll tell you exactly how to care for them and how long they\u2019ll be in.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Expect your breasts to be swollen and bruised for about two weeks. Numbness in your nipples and areola might last for a few weeks.<\/li><li>Prepare to sleep on your back or side.<\/li><li>Avoid sexual activity for one to two weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask someone to spend a day or two after the surgery at home with you\u2014especially if you live alone.<br \/>\nPrepare 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. Prepare to be asked to wait for at least 36 hours to shower. Shop for groceries before your procedure and have lots of hydrating liquids and healthy foods, full of fiber and protein, on hand. Have dark towels and clothing available. They\u2019ll absorb any leaking fluid. Prepare to wear a surgical support bra day and night for several days. Know you will probably have one or two small drains at your surgical site. 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