Q: Usually, you will get a drain after surgery to suction off fluid. Some doctors prefer to remove it at a specified time, such as 2 days after surgery. However, it can reduce how much drainage you have overall if your doctor waits until your drainage levels drop below 20 milliliters (0.68floz) per 24-hour period before removing the drain. That means you may need to wear it home instead of having it come out in the hospital. However, if your doctor gives you a choice, it can be the better option. Your body needs time to recover, which means no cleaning, gardening, or even dog-walking while you're recovering. You should wait until at least 3 days after your drain has been removed to resume normal activities. Otherwise, you risk increasing the amount of drainage from your mastectomy. Also, skip exercising and anything that requires you to lift your arm more than 90 degrees. While some studies have shown complete immobilization to be helpful, more doctors agree that just delaying shoulder exercises can be beneficial. It may reduce the overall drainage you experience. Talk to your doctor about this option. Usually, you perform shoulder exercises after surgery to increase mobility. Sitting up straight may seem like strange advice after surgery. However, slouching or hunching over can actually delay your recovery, which means more drainage overall.
A: Wait to remove the drain. Rest your arm and body until 3 days after your drain is removed. Ask about delayed shoulder therapy. Work on your posture.

Article: While you can't lose weight from one part of your body specifically, losing weight from your entire body will also lower the amount of fat in your thighs. If you have good underlying muscle tone, this should leave you with slimmer, firmer thighs. Your first step should be to start keeping track of how many calories you eat per day you may be surprised how quickly they can pile up. Calorie counters can be a huge help here. These handy online programs allow you to input the food you eat each day to get an accurate count for your calorie intake, then input your height, weight, sex, and exercise level to figure out how many calories you've burnt. Great calorie counters are available at Fatsecret.com, Myfitnesspal.com, and more.There are even calorie counter apps available for download to mobile devices. Once you know how many calories you're eating each day, losing weight is simple (though often not easy.) As long as you eat fewer calories than you burn during the day, you will lose weight it's just a matter of time. The greater the gap between the calories you intake and the calories you expend, the quicker you'll lose weight. Note, however, that any diet that leaves you unbearably hungry or unable to function is not a healthy one. In general, one pound of body mass is equal to about 3,500 calories. Losing this many calories is more or less equal to losing one pound. In other words, if you have a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day, you'll lose about a pound per week because 500 7 = 3,500. Going on a diet doesn't mean starving your body of the things it needs to function. In fact, since you're eating less than you normally would, it's extra important to eat healthy so that your body gets adequate nutrition. As you stick to your diet, remember that you're aiming to skimp on calories, not nutrients, and plan your meals accordingly. This means that high-calorie, low-nutrient foods (like processed foods, sweets, greasy snack foods, and so on) should be the first things to go. In fact, if you tend to overindulge in these sorts of foods, you may notice that removing them from your diet is enough to make you lose weight without changing anything else. On the other hand, high-nutrient, low-calorie foods are a must. For example, nutrition-dense vegetables like kale and spinach can give you loads of vitamins and minerals for very few calories, while whole wheat grains provide plenty of energy and filling fiber. Even lean meats like chicken breast can provide filling, satisfying protein (a must if you're trying to build muscle) without having a caloric load that's unmanageable. For more information, see our article on so-called superfoods. " Going on a diet shouldn't mean making yourself absolutely miserable. It's OK to enjoy life's culinary pleasures from time to time, especially at special occasions like holidays, birthday parties, and so on. As long as you return to your diet the next day, any sort minor indulgence is unlikely to hurt your progress in the long term. In fact, the boost in morale from a single diet "cheat" day can be so rewarding that some dieticians actually recommend it. Think of it like the productivity boost you get at work or school after going on vacation taking some time off makes it easier to stay focused in the long term. As noted above, there are wrong ways to lose weight. For instance, losing weight too quickly can be harmful even a cause of numerous health problems if it's prolonged. In addition, any sort of diet that relies on starvation, purging, or other drastic solutions should be out of the question. These tactics constitute eating disorders potentially serious conditions that require medical intervention.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Monitor your daily calorie intake. Shoot to consistently spend more calories each day than you take in. Ensure that the food you do eat is nutritious. Give yourself the occasional "break. Don't have unhealthy weight-loss habits.

Q: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as walking or using an elliptical machine, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week, such as running or jogging. You can do the same activity in sessions spread throughout the week, or you can get all of your exercise over the course of a couple of days. To maximize your cardio workouts, you can do cardiovascular exercise that works your glutes while also getting your heartrate up. Walking up and down flights of stairs or using a stair machine is the best way to take care of both. You can even incorporate more stairs into your daily routine, such as by taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work. Since this is a vigorous activity, do a total of 75 minutes per week, or 5 15 minute sessions, to get your weekly cardio requirement. Walking uphill is a close second to walking up stairs when it comes to toning your backside. Try replacing your usual walking route with one that includes some hills, or use the incline setting on the treadmill to simulate hills. Some treadmills have a hill program, which will automatically adjust the incline at intervals to simulate a hilly walking route. Get 5 30 minute sessions per week. This type of cardio is not as effective for toning your butt as stairs or uphill walking, but it's better than walking or running on flat terrain, and it's a good low-impact option if you have bad knees. Start with the resistance on the lowest level, and then adjust it up as you build strength. Aim for 30 minutes 5 times per week.
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Use a combination of cardiovascular exercises to meet your weekly requirements. Walk up and down stairs or use a stair machine. Take a walk uphill. Use an elliptical walker.