Mastectomy

Thanks for that info Jen,

no, not having reconstruction as I will be having radiation in the new year so surgeon wouldn't do it.

i had my op two days ago. Yes, it is sore but much better than chemo. Sore also because I had level 3 lymph node removal. I have been doing my exercises although they seem quite easy at the moment! Don't want to over do it haha. 

Showering was a pain with the two drains and a battery pack I have for the pico bandage (this is a suction bandage) not all surgeons use them, unfortunately it's not been working but it has to stay in for 7 days regardless, silver chain nurses have been told to leave it.

sleeping hasn't been a problem so far. I tend to prop myself up with lots of pillows with the drains in a bag by my side. Hubby hasn't rolled on them yet!

i will also ask the nurse about my stitches tomorrow.

hope all is well with you. Xx