Prep Your Kitchen
Physical limitations after surgery, combined with managing drains and soreness, may make cooking after breast cancer surgery sound impossible. But with a bit of prep work, you can make your kitchen more accessible so that you can more easily provide your body with nourishment.
Make Sure Everything Is Accessible
After breast cancer surgery with reconstruction, you’re not supposed to lift your arms above shoulder height. So, make sure to get your kitchen ready by taking everything you’ll need down from high shelves — like plates, glasses, and nonperishable food — and leaving it out on the counter in easy reach.
Get Groceries and Prepared Meals Delivered
Driving to the store, dealing with crowded aisles, lifting heavy bags — you definitely do not want to go grocery shopping while you’re recovering. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can have your groceries delivered to your home, and depending on where you live, there are other grocery delivery services such as Instacart, FreshDirect, and Target Shipt.
Similarly, you can eliminate the burden of cooking by having prepared meals delivered. Ask friends to bring over prepared meals — you could have them sign up for time slots using Google Sheets or by creating an account on MealTrain.com. Make sure to include any dietary restrictions, preferences, or other instructions. Stocking your freezer with homemade meals beforehand can also help ease your post-surgery load.
You can also order fully prepared meals (versus meal kits, where you have to prepare and cook the food) to be delivered to your home from a number of subscription services. Some grocery delivery services even offer prepared meal options too.
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