You will have been told that you can return to normal daily activities 2 weeks post mastectomy.
Hopefully you will also have been told to abstain from carrying laundry baskets or vacuuming.
If you have help, use it! Asking for help can be a great learning experience. It is not easy (for me)!
Normal daily activities can be more challenging than doing deadlifts in the gym (which you are told not to do so soon). However I found that exercises in the gym including strength training are carefully controlled movements while normal daily activities can be complex movements (cleaning) and may involve heavy weights (grocery bags) that are not necessarily appropriate. Be realistic!
Showering did not happen for me until a week post surgery. Wash cloths and baby wipes work, and a hair wash in a salon feels great.
Walking can be painful and wasn't comfortable until almost 4 weeks post surgery. Go easy.
Having cleaning help is a blessing.
Chopping carrots (or other hard vegetables) can be a strain. Directing your teenage son to chop various kinds of vegetables for a vegetable korma dish is a great learning experience for him.
Allowing others to help can make them feel good about themselves. Asking for help can be a great learning experience!
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