Healing Week 1 to Week 4: Your Simple Post-Op Checklist (Free Download for Instagram Followers)

Recovering from breast surgery is not just about the wound; it is about feeling safe, supported, and clear about what to do each week. As a nurse, one of the most common worries patients share is, “Am I doing enough… or too much?”​

Why a weekly checklist helps

• At the very beginning, many patients are scared to even look at their wound, unsure how much pain or swelling is “normal”. A gentle, step‑by‑step checklist can remind you when to rest, when to move, and when to call who.​

• As time goes by, patients often ask, “Can I drive? Can I do household chores? Can I go back to work?” Clear guidance on activities, arm exercises, and scar care helps you rebuild confidence safely.​

  
  

A nurse walking beside you

• Imagine you have our back going through a simple list: check your wound, note your pain level, practice your arm stretches, protect your arm from lymphoedema risks. This turns medical instructions into small, doable actions.​

• I got feedback telling us they feel calmer when they can tick things off: “Today I did my stretches, watched my swelling, ate well, and rested.” This sense of control is powerful during recovery.​

  
  

Get your 4‑week post‑op checklist

• Follow my Instagram, and you can access a free 4‑week, week-by-week post‑breast‑surgery checklist to guide you from week 1 to week 4, just like having a us in your pocket each day!

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