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can anyone give any tips on after care.

I had a large lumpectomy with LFLAP and I only stayed in hospital overnight. when I was released every thing seemed fine. although the next day I collapsed. my bp had dropped and I had a slight temp

I haven't heard from anyone from the hospital. the paramedics asked if the district nurse had been out. I wasn't aware she was meant to be.

I'm struggling with being comfortable. I'm not in any pain but I do need to wash. I find it very hard to move and my hair needs washing it's gross. I'm going to ask my sister to help me later get washed and changed into some clean clothes as I am still in my hospital gown does anyone have any tips

Daisy53 1 month ago

Hi TushkerGall33

Sorry to hear that your are struggling after your lumpectomy. I suggest that you contact your breast care nurse and tell them how you are feeling and they should be able to give you some tips on your recovery.

I hope things improve for you soon.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Lfc74 1 month ago

The hospital should have given you details of district nurse, i had lumpectomy followed by two other ops to get clear margin these weren't successful, each time I had to go to clinic to see district nurse.

I then had mastectomy. I was sent home same day with drains a pack of dressings to give to nurses, they only came once to show me how to empty drain and said I had to do it myself or go to clinic which I couldn't do as I had been advised not to drive. Response to this was jump in a taxi, I was in no fit state to jump anywhere. I do think the aftercare is poor or maybe like everything else a postcode lottery.

Hope you get sorted, I would say the breadt care nurses were good but again in clinic.

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