Day 0 Post Op Lumpectomy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Day 0
Hello friends! One thing I have learned through the years is that sharing our struggles can encourage and help others.
So I'm sharing something I haven't shared with anyone yet.
Last week I had an XL-sized lumpectomy.
As a self-employed mom of 3, it’s nearly impossible for me to just take a week or so off to heal.
But I wanted to share what I’m doing to heal from my unique vantage point as a women’s health PT AND as a patient:
⚠️ I made this video about 8 hours after surgery. I have no surgical limitations on shoulder range of motion - but many women will. Follow your surgeon’s recommendations. See the video for details:
✅ Get as comfy as you can in that chest binder so you can rest. Maybe in a recliner or propped up in bed.
✅ Stay ahead of the pain.
✅ Stay hydrated to help with post-op constipation. Fluid recommendation: Drink half your body weight (in pounds) in ounces. So if you weigh 140 - that would be 70 ounces of water (not caffeine or alcohol).
✅ Eat enough fiber. My lovely mom made me homemade chicken/veggie soup - a perfect hydrating blend of fiber and protein.
✅ Keep moving, but safely! Movement encourages improved circulation, digestion, and healing.
✅ Start slow and follow surgical limitations on shoulder range of motion. Shoulder rolls can be a great place to start!
✅ Breathe! Use deep belly breathing and victorious breath.
🚨And, what about nausea?
✅ no-sugar ginger ale (no artificial flavoring or colors),
✅ almond flour crackers (gluten can increase nausea and congestion for some people) that have fiber
✅ deep abdominal breathing,
✅ P6 acupressure point compression (google it!),
✅ inhalation (not ingestion) of peppermint oil
✅ ginger or peppermint tea
*See my TH-cam channel or sign up for my free videos for the BREATH PRACTICES - link in bio
*These are suggestions for educational purposes only and do not constitute physical therapy. You should get the approval of your surgeon before doing this or any movement or exercise program after surgery.
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I'm having a lumpectomy in 3 weeks and this video is probably the most valuable one I've found on youtube to prepare! THANK YOU!!
So glad you found it helpful! Remember to follow your surgeon's recommendations for range of motion limitations. I had none - but there's evidence that early ranging can contribute to seroma development or other complications, so I would definitely ask your surgeon about their philosophy on early ranging or not. And, if the lumpectomy is large or toward the axilla, or if nodes are taken - physical therapy post-op can be an essential part of recovery. Best wishes for your total healing and recovery!
Wow i am getting my lumpectomy in a few weeks and this is so helpful. So glad your video came up on my feed. Glad you are now healthy and helping your patients with passion. I am an acupuncturist myself and I am forgetting who I am after the recent diagnosis.
I totally understand that feeling Julie. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions, and make sure to ask for physical therapy. We can't do it all ourselves as healthcare pros - so make sure to ask for help! Thoughts and prayers for a speedy, fully recovery!
Thank you. I have lumpectomy in Friday March 19th 2021. This is helpful all I see are doctors videos.
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you in your surgery!
This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!!
I'm so glad, you are SO welcome!
Thank you Doctor for your valued support as a survivor/duo-citizen. You’re blessing so many in their recovery process. I’m headed for bc surgery soon and your information is so helpful. Continued Health and Strength.💕
I'm sending you lots of healing vibrations and energy!
Day 14 of a lumptectamy, and I still have manageable pain. Still walking slowly. Mornings are better, and I get more sore by the end of the day.
One day at a time, friend. It takes a long time to recover from even something like a lumpectomy - and if there's complications - it can take up to a year. But each day does get better!
Ill be having my partial mastectomy tomorrow. Thank you so much for this video, it lessen my fear 😊🙏
I am SO glad. Anything we can do to decrease our fear going into things like this, helps our overall healing and prognosis! Our body hears what our brain thinks.
I'm having a lumpectomy on this coming Friday 10/20/23 I'm a 56 yr old guy
Sending meditations for full recovery your way. Lumpectomies do happen for men too - and they same principles apply. May you have an easy time with this surgery and recovery.
I had one Friday and was still totally out of it when kicked out of the hospital. I eas not in a safe space to walk into my house.
Prayers and meditations for total healing. I understand how post-op care is terribly lacking and many times downright negligent in this country, largely due to insurance companies forcing people to be discharged before they are ready. I have experienced this personally and had to care for my own family members being discharged too soon. It should be criminal.
Im getting checked next month for the 2nd time. They say skin folds on my last test prevented things to be seen. I have dcis in sitsu. I belive i will end up having something done. I was suppose to take care of it last year but i had a stroke with dizzy and nausia complications. I had also died and have no memory for two weeks after that happened. This is the first time i been able to get my breasts checked since then. I dont want another surgery but i also have to be practicle about things especially since ive died all ready the thought of being 6ft under isnt appealing. Thank you for your vidio.
Sending you lots of love and support that everything is clear and you remain healthy!
Is anyone asking why is there so many with breast cancers?
Absolutely - many cancers are preventable, including breast cancer. You can do more to overcome genetics than it can to overcome you. Lifestyle medicine and functional medicine go a LONG way toward turning 'off' the genetic switches for cancer. Epigenetics are so important toward preventing cancer altogether - which also includes eliminating environmental toxins that raise risk.
Unlike earlier times women are doing mammograms often...
What kind of chest binder did you use. And where can I purchase one?
I was issued the binder - it was literally put on during the surgery - post-op. I am sure every surgeon is different. But afterwards, I needed something much stronger, so I had a script written for a Prairie Wear - www.prairiewear.com/products/the-hugger - and it made ALL the difference in the world. I needed axillary and chest compression, so I had to add pads to put in the armpit - but it still was far better than the surgical binder. Hope this helps you!
How did you now what size to get?
They give you one in the OR; however, when you get a heavier duty one - your PT will size you, and the rep for the company will make sure it's correct.@@LiaS-k2p
I got my binder in the hospital as well..have to wear it for 4 weeks.