Hi just want people experience.
I have a double mastectomy 5 weeks ago. Unfortunately I developed a large infection so was on antibiotics for two weeks.
what I am finding is that in the afternoon I am exhausted and need to have a nap most days. Does anyone have experienced the same thing, if so how do you cope at work. I am supposed to be back in 2 weeks really don’t know if I can keep awake during the day
I had a double lumpectomy and reconstruction, after which I had a chest infection. It’s been over 2 weeks now and I’m improving slowly but I’m told to expect it to take at least 6 weeks. It can take 3 weeks just to clear the general anaesthetic from your system. I don’t now if you’ll be well enough for work but it wouldn’t be unusual to need longer.
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