Mastectomy
Hi all,
so three weeks ago, finished my last chemo. What a relief! Now for the next step which will be mastectomy. Left side only. Just wondering what to expect? How long are the drains in for, how...
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Your friend is right .i had a right mastectomy and it is not at all painful.it is more a feeling of stiffness in the first couple of weeks. Do the stretches that you get given,even if it hurts a bit.Try and get out and walk each day,because it really helps.Put things at bench height that you use daily,like coffee,tea etc.I hope that you find it ok.I only had my drain in for 24 hours,and I have never had lymphodema.i slept propped up on pillows for a couple of weeks.Once the stitches come out it really improves rapidly.Cheers Robynxox