Is this standard dc instructions? I was told I have very thin skin and should be laying in bed as much as possible the next five days, only getting up in increments of 30 min. Attached is the instructions
I am not sure who came up with these instructions. I have been doing breast reductions and breast lift for nearly 35 years. I have never placed a drain in a single one. No exceptions. I pad the breasts in a thick layer of gauze for gentle compression and to absorb the usual minimal seepage of blood from the incisions. I put the patient into a bra, just for the purpose of keeping the dressing in place. Both are removed a week later at the first office visit. Patients can shower from the waist down immediately. I allow patients to sleep as they wish, except on their stomach. The can move around normally and go about normal daily activities as soon as they wish. I do not limit use of their arms at all. I count the number of bleeding problems I have had in patients without complicating factors (taking blood thinners and such) on the fingers of one hand and have fingers left over. Methinks your surgeon is a bit "over-the-top" with these instructions.
I have been doing breast reduction surgery for 30 years. I think those instructions are a bit too stringent.
I use a soft patted dressing and a surgical bra immediately. I let patients walk and do most light activities. But I have them avoid running, jumping, and excessive use of the arms and I don't allow them to exercise.. I allow patients to sleep on their back or on their side and I allow them to drive when they feel comfortable enough to do so.
Nothing wrong with using a drain. I want my patients out of bed and walking but not exercising, running or lifting. Your instructions are a bit too stringent but ask your surgeon about it