Post-op - time till back on a computer

[outshined]

Got a sort of weird question here... but it's related to when I can start working from home after surgery.  I've been told my case is fairly mild and there isn't a ton of gland/fat to remove.  I'm wondering when to expect to be able to lift my arms and use a computer after surgery?

thanks!

[Bigdom]

Depending on how who experience pain/heal etc, day after, or day 2.  Though you may not be at full speed for a few days.

[LMC1307]

The first thing I did when I got home from surgery was go online... you'll be fine. You will be suprised at how "normal" you feel after surgery. You just have limited arm movement, and need to do everything slowly.

[DrBermant]

Got a sort of weird question here... but it's related to when I can start working from home after surgery.  I've been told my case is fairly mild and there isn't a ton of gland/fat to remove.  I'm wondering when to expect to be able to lift my arms and use a computer after surgery?

thanks!

My patients typically can go on a keyboard comfortably the day of surgery.  However, sedation medications can impair judgement before making important decisions.  Return to activity after gynecomastia surgery depends on many factors.  I prefer techniques with minimal swelling, bruising, and discomfort. 

Check out early healing for patients here.  Here is a slide show of my typical minimal bruising and swelling during recovery after my gynecomastia surgery.

Lifting arms overhead stresses the surgery site and healing tissues.

Comfort after gynecomastia surgery is also a factor.  My patients usually tell me that just plain Tylenol alone is enough to keep them comfortable.  You certainly do not want to be working when uncomfortable or on prescription pain medications. 

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
Learn More About Gynecomastia and Chest Sculpture

[mmaman]

When you get home from surgery.  Though you will want to take a nap afterwards if you're going under.

[BigLouJr]

The same day.

[turningacorner]

u`ll be surprised how much u can do

u`ll be wanking before u know it.

[unknownman]

it took me 2 days