Tips for after surgery care
Hi everyone I have surgery for lumpectomy in a few days time and would love any tips and advice on how to cope especially with sleep and comfort at night following surgery.
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Well done, @4Coco!! I hoped that you felt much better once it was 'done'!!
I kept my dressing on til I saw the Breast Care nurse the week or two after ..... when she removed it & checked that all was OK. As @Cath62 said - different surgeons use different dressings ...... and some stay on longer than others ... so definitely double check with the breast care nurse.
Just don't do any heavy lifting (washing, grand kids etc - even making the bed can be tricky for a little while.)
You'll see your surgeon in the next couple of weeks for your pathology report - don't forget to record that one, for your own records - and take a friend with you as a spare set of ears!
take care xx well done
I kept my dressing on til I saw the Breast Care nurse the week or two after ..... when she removed it & checked that all was OK. As @Cath62 said - different surgeons use different dressings ...... and some stay on longer than others ... so definitely double check with the breast care nurse.
Just don't do any heavy lifting (washing, grand kids etc - even making the bed can be tricky for a little while.)
You'll see your surgeon in the next couple of weeks for your pathology report - don't forget to record that one, for your own records - and take a friend with you as a spare set of ears!
take care xx well done