Since having my mastectomy on Tuesday I've felt great (well as good as I can be if you know what I mean). Today though I feel utterly crap, light headed ringing in ears and generally useless. Is this normal. Can't get hold of nurses due to bank holiday and NHS 111 lines jammed as struggling to get through so thought I would ask here.
Hi shesace! Did they not give you a number for the ward you had your surgery on? I seem to remember getting an emergency number. Although, as you only had your surgery two days ago, it’s still quite early on and recovery from the anaesthesia alone can take a while. I remember feeling quite “high” immediately after surgery and in quite good spirits. But I did come crashing down a day or two later, mainly mentally rather than physically! I suspect it’s perfectly normal to feel a bit crappy at the moment. However, if you have a drain fitted still, I’d make sure all is well with that and you’re not bleeding or anything (I’m sure you won’t be). If you become really concerned, don’t hesitate to go to A&E or phone an ambulance if necessary; you’re worth it 
! I’m sure you’ll feel fine soon, take care of yourself. xxxx
