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Upcoming mastectomy - any tips?
hi there so on Wednesday I am undergoing a mastectomy on my right breast as well as auxiliary clearance. Does anyone have any tips or helpful info they can suggest - I’d be really interested in hear...
Lisa_E66, Hi, I had surgery at 4pm and was home next day at 1pm. I had friends 'on roster' for about a week and they helped me shower and did meals etc. I thought my feelings of relief were a bit strange, well meaning friends had warned me of 'grieving' the loss of a breast - it was just the opposite for me as the 'threat' had to go.
As @Afraser suggests do the exercises! Do you have a small horseshoe shaped pillow? This was part of my 'package' from the hospital - it made lying/sleeping far more comfortable. If at any time you feel a little bit 'wobbly' (emotions) remind yourself of this support group - my 'words of wisdom?' Its ok to laugh and its ok to cry, in fact, all emotions are ok. We are with you. xxxxxx