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Mastectomy this week-what to expect
So booked for mastectomy this Wednesday and feeling very overwhelmed with what to expect. What do I take to hospital, what do I do about bras etc then there is the day by day count down of losing a b...
It is such an unknown so it hard for the mind not to wander! I had a double mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy 27/10/18. I had expanders put in at the time for future reconstruction. The pain initially was manageable and dulled quickly. My breasts are now full of fluid which is the most uncomfortable part but again not painful just discomfort. I was thankful for my mums help to shower and get dressed the first few days and I had drains in for 2 weeks which look weird but again not painful. I was thankful for my electric tootbrush in hospital! Good luck on Wednesday and if you are able to have a friendly face waiting for you, that helps too xx