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My drain was quite painful at times and as I had a skin & nipple sparing mastectomy, and have large breasts, there was a lot of empty space to fill, so i had my drain in for over 4 weeks - then ended up with complications (sorosis & cellulitis) and another week in hospital and another different kind of drain inserted.
I’m in the QLD public system and the treatment I have received has been wonderful.
I was told no immediate recon due to radiation as it tends to destroy the tissue of the reconstructed breast.
With regards to pain, your medical team can prescribe appropriate pain relief & sleeping pills if you need them as well.
I am still wearing the soft form & mastectomy bra they gave me prior to surgery, it’s really not noticeable to others. You can add or remove the stuffing to suit.
My radiation burns are still healing, once they do I will be looking to buy a proper prosthetic ($400-$420 @ Myer), which is rebatable on Medicare (up to $400 every two years) and also through most health funds extras cover. There are special bras to fit them in as well that are specially designed for the purpose & there’s some really nice ones.
I am in the Logan area now, but as I was in North Bris when I had surgery, my treatment was all through RBWH.
Feel free to send me a pm with any questions, also happy to catch up for coffee if you’d prefer.
I have photos of different parts of my treatment I posted on my private Facebook page for my friends and have always been happy to answer family & friends questions.
Happy to chat, answer questions & show you photos, etc if you want.
Cat.
I’m in the QLD public system and the treatment I have received has been wonderful.
I was told no immediate recon due to radiation as it tends to destroy the tissue of the reconstructed breast.
With regards to pain, your medical team can prescribe appropriate pain relief & sleeping pills if you need them as well.
I am still wearing the soft form & mastectomy bra they gave me prior to surgery, it’s really not noticeable to others. You can add or remove the stuffing to suit.
My radiation burns are still healing, once they do I will be looking to buy a proper prosthetic ($400-$420 @ Myer), which is rebatable on Medicare (up to $400 every two years) and also through most health funds extras cover. There are special bras to fit them in as well that are specially designed for the purpose & there’s some really nice ones.
I am in the Logan area now, but as I was in North Bris when I had surgery, my treatment was all through RBWH.
Feel free to send me a pm with any questions, also happy to catch up for coffee if you’d prefer.
I have photos of different parts of my treatment I posted on my private Facebook page for my friends and have always been happy to answer family & friends questions.
Happy to chat, answer questions & show you photos, etc if you want.
Cat.