Hospital bag

Hi @GorgyS.Im sorry to hear about your results and that you at looking at more surgery.Im 8 days post Op and I'm still in a terrible amount of pain so I wish I could give you some positive thoughts..
I think all the of our journeys take a lot of courage and strength to get through this ..
I feel very lucky that we all have each other to lean on and vent to and we can all understand it as we are all on similar paths .
Feel free to message me if you need to talk ,I definitely don't have all the answers but I'm more then happy to chat or to just listen 
Kylie x

I had my appointment yesterday after large lumpectomy and multiple lymph nodes removed which was performed on the 2 November. Very disappointed to hear that the pathology test showed positive margins. Re-excision or mastectomy was offered to me. Opted for re-excision. Still looking for something positive to hear if there is anything positive through these journeys that we are going through. It is strange talking about another surgery when I am still recovering from the first. 

Hi @TamiOc Im 8 days post Op I had large lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed I  bought my ones from Kmart there soft and padded and zip up at the front .There the ones my breast care nurse recommended and there a lot easier to put on after surgery .Could be different for a mastectomy though 
Goodluck with your op 
Kylie x

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed 8 days ago. I have surgery on 20 Nov. I am having lymph node removal but not 100% sure if we are doing lumpectomy (potentially on 3 lumps, 2 are cancer, still waiting on results for 3rd) and full mastectomy. 

Do I need to buy any special type of bra to take into hospital with me? 

Thankyou @arpie it's definitely my saviour where I go it goes xx

All the best for your recovery, @kyles1 xx   The under arm pillow is a 100% necessity!    Hug the cushion on your way home in the car too - as any jolts/bumps can cause discomfort too xx

take care

Good morning ladies 
I packed everything I thought I would need but have not been out of one of there special hospital gowns they keep putting me in so they have easier access to both my drains ..I knew this was going to be tough going ,I'm so swollen and lopsided now until they reconstruct my other breast down the track ..I'm looking forward to each day becoming a little easier ,I thank God for the underarm pillow the Breast clinic gave me as this has been a godsend..🩷🩷🩷🩷

I can relate to that, @AnnieMichelle_123 - I think most of us overpack ... I know I did (as I do for holidays as well! LOL)

Absolutely - make sure you do have your preferred hot drinks, nibbles & lollies (if you have a sweet tooth .. ) and all the cords needed for your phone/ipad/electronics ..... 

Hi there! All the very best for your surgery day. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy back in mid July. I over packed! LOL. Anyhow, what I forgot was to bring my own stash of peppermint tea or whatever tea you love to drink. The offerings are limited in hospital in that department. Take the things that comfort and soothe you. All the very best

Hey @kyles1 😊 

I have no idea what you might need lol but im off to get my Lumpectomy and nodes done next month , so I'll be reading the replies you get 😃 hope that's ok?  And how are you going lovely  ?