Preparing for surgery
Moderator moved @m_m11 post from activity section to main 'Discussion' page: m_m11 Good morning lovely ladies, I have finished my chemos and surgery is on 4th of June which is lumpectomy and brea...
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@m_m11, I had surgery (lumpectomy and axillary clearance) first and then chemo, followed by rads. Like you, I never had any surgery before as well. This is my first time staying at a hospital ( there’s always a first😀) and silly me was actually excited about it 🤣.
For me personally, chemo was the worst. So I am glad your chemo is over😉.
I had two drains (one for the lumpectomy and one for the axillary clearance). The drains were extremely painful each time I moved. But once the drains have been removed, the pain goes away ( immediately) as well. Taking the painkillers didn’t help me. I had the drains for 3 days🤪, so I was in pain for 3 days.
For me personally, chemo was the worst. So I am glad your chemo is over😉.
I had two drains (one for the lumpectomy and one for the axillary clearance). The drains were extremely painful each time I moved. But once the drains have been removed, the pain goes away ( immediately) as well. Taking the painkillers didn’t help me. I had the drains for 3 days🤪, so I was in pain for 3 days.
I didn’t have any pain from my lumpectomy or the axillary clearance surgery at all. My scars healed very well. Not sure if me having oranges (Vit C)daily helps with my scar healing. Do you have a McGrath breast care nurse? She will be able to organise the C shaped pillow to rest your arm + bag to park your drain(s) and she can also organise for post surgery bras for you.
Finally, a physio will likely visit you after your surgery and advise you on the exercises to do. I recommend doing this to your comfort level (don’t over do, the physio nurse will be able to guide you, ask her any questions you may have).
There is a talk on scar management by look good feel better. I recommend signing up as I did get some tips from them. But the scar self massage can be done only after your scar as healed and when your breast surgeon has given you the OK.
In short, for me, there was no pain once those silly horrible drains were removed from me.
all the best for your surgery 💐💐💐
Gin
all the best for your surgery 💐💐💐
Gin