Items I found useful post-op

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2 Sep 2023

Things that helped during the op and afterwards:

1. Pyjama tops and day time tops which button at the front like a shirt - after the op, I couldn't lift my arms without pain, so pulling a top over my head was no good.

2. A recliner for the bed. I bought one from ebay like this one but cheaper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/NRS-Healthcare-L98229-Adjustable-Eligible/dp/B003LPUWEK/ref=asc_df_B003LPUWEK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309890096346&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1132049394771320729&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046317&hvtargid=pla-563413101522&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

3. A chest guard. This helped, partly with my confidence, when going out in crowds or public places after the op as it provides protection from any accidental knock: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295429239414?var=593552933113&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749389&toolid=20006&customid=GB_26395_295429239414.144499167324~1870785428618-g_EAIaIQobChMI-JmA2fSLgQMVDdntCh1zIAgpEAQYASABEgJpdfD_BwE

4. For the ladies: because the scar was under my breasts, I couldn't wear a bra for some time as it would have sat on the healing scar, so I bought some firm support cami type tops which just provided enough support. Worth buying before your op - I didn't until afterwards when I realised I needed it.

Ladysnowflake 19 days ago

I have Multifocal Left Breast Cancer and had a Therapeutic Mammoplasty & right Breast Reduction on 14 September 2027. I echo all the above advice and so far my experiece has been nothing but positive. Results are no Chemo, just 5 days Radiotheraphy in January. I almost feel a bit of a fraud as I've ended up with the breast reduction at 78 that I've always wanted!

Nobody warned me about the itching. It's logical as everything heals and it is subsiding at 6 weeks post-op.

Does anyone have any advice about the Silicone Scar Tape?

From what I've read it should really help fade the scars. I have bought some but my goodness it is a phaff. When I wash it to re-use it, it just curls up and unpicking it takes forever. Maybe I bought one thats too cheap? It's very soothing and does help with the itching though!!
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