Did I make the wrong choice post mastectomy

Irishgirl16  Thank you, at the mo it’s extremely uncomfortable but I cannot fault the care I had. It took about 3 1/2 hours.  Anaesthetic is a big deal and I’m so glad I took strepsils with me.  One day at a time.  Well I’ve done it before! Good job we forget pain.  Hugs xx

Hope you managed to get some sleep, Jgau , it’s not easy to get comfy the first few nights. 

Hope the pain eases, I had more trouble with my SNB than the mx, to be honest. But the bruising takes a while to go, and the final shape takes ages to settle. 

Hugs xxx

Hi Moomy I don’t expect to look like I have a matching pair.  I don’t expect much really!  Just need to plod through.  I sound pathetic.  Need sleep xx

No, you’re not pathetic, it just takes a while post op till you get a way of getting comfy to sleep ok. 
sending some sleepy dust

hugs xxx

Hi Moomy I slept right through until 4.30 am - woke in pain (might as well take the drugs).  Been thinking about doing that profile … I made a start but I had kind of put some of it to bed.  Thinking about it has reminded me about the journey which began on Christmas Eve 2021.  I’ll have to look at my notes.  I was about to have my corneal transplant when the bug C reared it’s head.  Had to put it on hold for a year!  You are amazing Moomy you seem to help everyone here. xx

Wishing u a speedy recovery , take it easy rest , relax and take care . Lots of  best wishes for your recovery x

Thank you Louise69 xx

The last few days, post bilateral surgery, have been tough.  The mixture of drugs has been hard to digest.  The constant headache juggling of sleep and trying to mobilise has also been difficult.  Don’t know why I’ve had moments of shivering.  I’m decreasing the painkillers but ribs are so uncomfortable.  The good news is that I get to see my BS tomorrow night.  Hopefully get the dressings off.  Can’t work out if bra is too tight or whether it’s just rib pain.  I guess it’s rib pain as it’s only on the bad side. Best wishes, J xx

Hope it’s ‘just one of those things’ and that it will all ease very soon. Hope your surgeon is pleased with your progress and can advise about the pain. 

Hugs xxx

Hi Moomy and Irishgirl16 Well I am now 2 weeks post op.  It’s not been easy with pain and tiredness.  Seroma keeps building up and it was drained again yesterday.  Apparently there was a lot of scar tissue attached to the muscle so now I understand the pain.  It’s gonna be tough getting good movement back in my right arm as the muscle pulls every which way.  Thank you guys for being here as part of my journey.  I hope this is my last surgery!  I also hope I can finally get Walking Back To Happiness.  Especially when my Cockerpoo comes home.  Best wishes xxx J