Mastectomy

Hi, you have done really well to come out of hospital the next day x

Thank you gatkinson.  Yes was a bit worried it was too quick but managing drains and pain relief well. 

How are you feeling yourself 

I am beyond frightened and anxious  I have my op tomorrow x

i think the worry and anxiety is hard.  I found once in the hospital nurses took over and you felt supported they are good at explaining things.  You might have a drain in which buzzes a bit afterwards pain relief is explained and works.  

I believe from my recent experience that the wait and the though is worse than the actually surgery.  Try to breath take a bath and watch or listen to music it really helped me. 

I will be thinking off you lots tmorrow big hugs

Hi El borrego

Hope your not feeling too sore today that was a lot of surgery in one day. I had mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in December but have to wait until the end of year for reduction in good boob. Take it easy and listen to your body and rest as much as you can. 

Take care Anne Xx

Thank you Anne.
Yes feeling pretty sick today still a lot of blood draining away from reconstruction.   However I have more movement in my arm which is good.  Thank goodness for Spotify.  I was out of hospital really quick but happy to have my own things around me so that all helps also.  

I appreciate your email.  I hope you are feeling okay yourself. 

regards gillian

Hi gillian

good to hear your doing ok. Agree it’s good to be home and among your own things. Take it easy your doing great. I’m doing really well no SE to speak of with the chemo (hope it continues this way) and the surgery no pain at all moisturising my boob and scars.

take care

anne Xx

That is also good news that is my next step.  You have cheered me up a bit Anne.

was dreading the next part 

Really good to come out following day! Hope you are resting & taking it easy. I had mastectomy and temp reconstruction on 11th - stayed in hospital for 2 days. Won’t have reconstruction and uplift on good breast for year! So glad the op part is over. ️