Mastectomy

Hi Profolly,

I'm just new to this forum. I was diagnosed with male breast cancer so won't be able to offer advice about decent bra post op but I had a mastectomy just before Christmas. I too was worried about drains but you will get used to it/them after a few hours or day or so. You might be a bit uncomfortable sleeping , especially if you lie on that side but pain killers will help. My main concern was that I would accidentally rip it out but once it was removed and I saw how it was actually attached there was no likelihood of this happening.

As for the surgery itself, mine went well and after few days rest, I was able to move about and get out for some fresh air. Give yourself a few days with plenty of rest and you should be fine.

I know my case and yours are different but I hope this helps in some way.

Take care!

S Mc

Thanks so much for your reassurance 

Hi everyone I am 59 years old as of Wednesday was diagnosed middle of September with lobular invasive 60mm grade 2 ER+estrogen receptive positive. On the 4th December I had a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction was in hospital for 1 Day was really worried about the drain but once I was showed how to drain and empty the drain it was really easy to do but must admit was glad when it came out a week later. My wounds have healed really well only took pain killers for the first 2 weeks but I do the excercises every day and can use my arm to do anything now. My back is still quite numb it will just take time to thaw out as I call it. My new boob is the envy of any 18 year old but the other one well that’s another matter. My journey now has been a lot of waiting about I entered into the Optima trial but unfortunately I have to have 6 rounds chemo which I had my first round on 12th February (Red Devil) feeling well but I am under no illusion that they will all be the same. I have chemo every 3 weeks. I hadn’t felt a lump but just above the nipple my boob was indented but it wasn’t all the time it would come and go but so glad I went and got it checked.  It’s scary and finding it difficult to sleep at night but I’m determined to come out the other side I’ve got a new grandson due in April and hopefully will be able to give him a cuddle. Take care everyone this is a great forum with lots of help.