An unwanted "gift" for my 40th birthday
Hi everyone, In the middle of January, I felt a lump in my breast and went through the usual tests - mammogram and ultrasound, and then biopsies of both breasts. At the end of February, roughly two...
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Hi @CozyCat what a hectic couple of months and an unwelcome birthday development 🌻❤️ sorry you have had this.
I had a lumpectomy to my left breast for a tumour last year, after having chemotherapy.
Prepping for surgery -
I was advised by the surgeon to purchase a couple of soft cup front opening bras, to bring one to theatre and to wear the bra (night and day) for 4-6 weeks after surgery. I believe you can purchase these at most department stores.
The nurses also gave me a small breast supportive pillow. I think BCNA will also provide these and a bra to you for free.
I was advised by the surgeon to purchase a couple of soft cup front opening bras, to bring one to theatre and to wear the bra (night and day) for 4-6 weeks after surgery. I believe you can purchase these at most department stores.
The nurses also gave me a small breast supportive pillow. I think BCNA will also provide these and a bra to you for free.
I was also studying and unfortunately I had quite a bit of tiredness, BUT I think it was probably due to chemo and getting Covid, rather than the surgery itself, so a medical certificate was helpful to support extra time I needed.
I also started some physio about 4 weeks after surgery in an oncology physio program that was helpful for stamina and strengthening.
I did find having a few tubs of soup and prepared light meals in the freezer helped as I didn’t have much of an appetite. Hydralyte was good too.
I found the physical recovery very straightforward- no infections, a bit of seroma (fluid build up) but healed very quickly.
Wishing you all the best!
I found the physical recovery very straightforward- no infections, a bit of seroma (fluid build up) but healed very quickly.
Wishing you all the best!