Hi had single masectomy three weeks ago, now started medication. Can I ask how soon did some of you go back to work?
4 weeks then part time from home but it depends on your job and how you feel. I was driving after 3 weeks. Find its good to have some sort of "normality". Good luck x
You were fortunate to back so soon. Unfortunately my wound has still not completely closed up after 4.5 months!
I drove for the first time yesterday. .however that was due to breaking my arm 8 weeks ago.
I had extremely poor care to begin with. No help with dressing wound, so it's been a long difficult journey.
All the best with getting back to some sort of normal.
That's really amazing, give yourself time to recover though. I think it hits you later sometimes, but very well dine.
I had truly awful care and infections as a result of that.
Also you are probably much younger, therefore your body heals quicker.im 67
Hey, i already regretting that i went back to work as this week its much harder than last week. Iam 50 few days ago :) My wound perfectly healed but breast pain still there 24/7 . Have a beautiful day x
Hey, i still have plasters all around and my nurse said it will fell at some point so i cant even see my scars . Just waiting day bu day .. thank you for your advice lovely to hear how ladies care about each other . X
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