7-day Post-Op Upper-Body Maneuverability?

[chopemoff]

To any post oppers, I am a bartender, lots of shot pouring, bending for bottles etc. in fridges. Reaching, opening etc.

Anyone have any experiences with how flexible and able I'd be after a solid 7 days of recovery in the comfort of my own home?

I'm taking a week off, what are most post-oppers experiences as far as ability goes one week after?

Thanks for any comments.

[nomoregyno]

I am 8 days post op and can basically do anything.  The only problem is that I cannot be quick about it. I know bartenders need to rush when there is a crowd of people wanting drinks all at once and you may be able to get away with it with no problems. Having a compression vest during this time would help tremendously.  The only other problem I see is having to reach high.  On one hand I still cannot reach high since they cut my nipple entirely out and stitched it back.  The other they did it halfway.  I asked him to cut it all out so I can have smaller nipples but it looks like he decided that the fat was the only thing that made my nipples protrude out and would look normal as is which it did.  You can definitely do it, just keep a good pace and dont over do it.

[merle]

Reaching and lifting are the big issues.

Merle

[chopemoff]

cool. thanks for the widsom fellas

[Mr_Nip]

I agree totally with these guys, and would add that even a week and a half post op I still get tired more quickly than before.  The body is using a lot of its energy for healing and you'd be amazed at how that effects your energy level for other activities.