Evening all,
I had my first routine mammogram in mid-Nov (having turned 50 in Feb), was asked to go back mid-Dec as there were discrepancies and was told on Christmas Eve that I have DCIS in my left breast. By NYE, it was confirmed that I need a mastectomy which is happening this Friday.
My questions are…
The only contact I’ve had with the breast clinic has been when I’ve phoned to ask questions (silly ones, but things that bothered me! Do I need to shave my arm pit on the day of surgery? Do I need to not wear deodorant that day? Etc) - no one has called to check I’ve received confirmation re the op, if I’m happy with what’s happening, etc. Is that right??! No contact at all?? They were lovely on the day the op was confirmed but nothing since then apart from my call with my random questions!!
I’ve read on here about l different cushions - what do I need? Where do I buy them? Do I need anything special or can I just sleep in my own bed, with my regular pillows, my husband (and the dog!!)?
What about the drain? I think I was told I’d have 2? Does that make sense? Do I need to get a bag or is that provided?
Sorry if these are things that have been asked and answered already but I haven’t managed to find the answers as yet. And apologies for the waffling on - I feel like this operation has got my head all up in the air!! Xx
