Hi Jo hope the staples came out with no problems
. Hi Run4it I had a skin sparing mastectomy about 10 weeks ago now . It was actually fine, I had a temporary reconstruction , with the aim to a diep reconstruction when I’m ready, but to be honest I’m really happy with the result so I might just leave it as it is . I was out speed walking after a couple of weeks and running by about 6 weeks , I read on another post you’ve got 2 weeks to wait now which is complete torture! It really is the worst part of all this I think, but once you have your plan you will feel a lot better . Get yourself a heart shaped pillow from jensfriends. You can put it under your arm after the surgery , I used mine all the time , just sitting and in bed . Get some nice supportive bras, I got mine from m&s I bought the mastectomy bras but the best one I got was like a bra top with no cups and it was really comfy but put enough pressure on to reduce any swelling. Pj’s with button up front are a good idea. I didn’t have staples, mine was stitched inside and glued so nothing to be removed and it healed beautifully. You will have exercises to do which really help with the arm stiffness. I was in hospital over night but some people go home the same day. I’m trying to think of any more tips but to be honest it was no problem at all and I think In the grand scheme of things with treatments, for me it was the easy part. I’m just about to have my second chemo and that’s definitely harder .
good luck with your appointment and treatments to come xxx
