Prehab™ for breast surgery: simple steps to feel stronger, calmer, and more prepared
By Dr Saahil Mehta, Nichole Owens & Carly Moosah
Preparing for breast surgery
Preparing for breast surgery can feel overwhelming, and many patients are left wondering what they can do before surgery to feel more physically and emotionally prepared. Taking small steps before surgery may help support healing, confidence, recovery, and overall wellbeing afterward.
Whether you are preparing for a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, or another breast procedure, preparation before surgery may help you feel more informed, supported, and actively involved in your recovery journey.
This article summarizes key themes and practical advice shared during the BLOOM⁴³ webinar, “Prehab™ for breast surgery: simple steps to feel stronger, calmer, and more prepared,” featuring Dr Saahil Mehta, Carly Moosah, and Nichole Owens.
What is Prehab™?
Prehabilitation (Prehab™) focuses on preparing physically and mentally before surgery, rather than waiting until after surgery to begin thinking about recovery.
Surgery places stress on the body, and preparation before surgery may help support recovery, confidence, and overall wellbeing afterward. Supporting patients before surgery may also help them feel more informed, involved, and prepared throughout the surgical journey.
Prehab™ may help support
Physical wellbeing before surgery
Mental and emotional wellbeing
Recovery preparation
Confidence before surgery
Access to trusted guidance and support
Supporting sleep before breast surgery
Sleep is an important part of preparing for surgery and recovery. Prioritizing healthy sleep habits before surgery may help support healing, recovery, and overall wellbeing afterward.
Helpful preparation strategies may include
Maintaining healthy routines before surgery
Prioritizing rest and recovery
Supporting mental wellbeing and stress management
Creating healthy habits before surgery
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Nutrition and preparation before surgery
Supporting your body with balanced nutrition before surgery may help support healing and recovery afterward. Good nutrition, hydration, and healthy routines may help patients feel more physically prepared before surgery.
Preparation before surgery may include
Good nutrition
Hydration
Recovery preparation
Healthy routines before surgery
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Supporting mental wellbeing before surgery
Preparing for breast surgery is not only physical, but emotional as well. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelm before surgery are common, and preparation may help patients feel calmer and more supported before their procedure.
Supporting mental wellbeing before surgery may include
Feeling supported
Accessing trusted information
Understanding recovery expectations
Feeling empowered before surgery
Having practical guidance throughout recovery
The webinar also highlighted how feeling informed and prepared may help patients feel calmer ahead of surgery.
Feeling more involved in your recovery journey
Preparation before surgery may help patients feel more actively involved in their recovery journey before surgery even takes place.
Taking small steps before surgery may help patients
Feel more confident
Feel better supported
Better understand recovery
Feel more prepared physically and emotionally
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The role of the BLOOM⁴³ platform
The BLOOM⁴³ platform was developed to support patients before and after breast surgery through the power of Prehab™.
The platform combines
A wearable medical device designed to prepare the skin before surgery
A free app with evidence-based education and recovery support
Personalized Prehab™ and Rehab programs
Articles, videos, symptom tracking, and patient support tools
The BLOOM⁴³ platform is designed to help support patients before, during, and after breast surgery. Discover more about the BLOOM⁴³ platform and the power of Prehab™.
Watch the webinar on the free BLOOM⁴³ app
This article summarizes practical preparation tips and discussions shared during the BLOOM⁴³ webinar, “Prehab™ for breast surgery: simple steps to feel stronger, calmer, and more prepared.”
To watch the full webinar, hear additional patient perspectives, and explore more expert-reviewed guidance on preparing for surgery and optimizing recovery, download the free BLOOM⁴³ app.
FAQs
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Prehab™ focuses on preparing physically and mentally before surgery to help support recovery and overall wellbeing afterward.
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Preparation before surgery may help patients feel more informed, supported, and confident before their procedure.
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Supporting sleep, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and recovery preparation before surgery may help patients feel more prepared ahead of their procedure.
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Sleep and nutrition may help support healing, recovery, energy levels, and overall wellbeing before and after surgery.
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