Post-op advice

Hi HeatherLassie, I had a mastectomy at the end of November and got home the same day. I am 47 and was fairly fit before the op due to having started couch to 5k last January and keeping up running through the year. I went for a short, slow walk the day after the op. Other than the day of the surgery I didn’t spend any days in bed and did around 10,000 steps a day in December (my normal amount). My walking was slower than usual for about a month.  I was pleasantly surprised by my arm mobility. Although I was mobile I was a lot more tired than usual. I remember feeling exhausted by decorating the Christmas tree. I am now back at work and using couch to 5k to ease back into running. Best of luck for your operation, recovery and any later treatment.

Hi BF1

That's great to hear! I'm not one for staying still for long so the idea of sitting on the couch for weeks would be difficult. I'm in good health and keep active so hopefully I'll be like yourself and be able to stay active but at a slower pace. 

Hope you keep on a good road to recovery. Xx