Hi I am going into have bialteral mastectomies on wed of next week with immediate tissue expanders,I am hoping everyone can give me their advice now matter how small or large on things to do or take, simple things sometimes make all the difference, I have purchased a lovely kimono that will fit drains out arms and into pockets and a few button up pj's, any other tricks would be greatly apprieciated
thanks in advance Narelle xx
Thanks so much Nicca,Liz and Louise, i dont have noise cancelling headphones but might get some plugs from husbands work, I am a hopeless sleeper at the best of times, so I think I am in for some long nights, especially if I end up close to the nurses station.
Hi Narelle
Dry shampoo is great if you start to feel a bit icky and unable to wash your hair. You can buy small canister from supermarkets. A good brand is Klorane, though it is a bit expensive - around $12 I think. "
Noise-cancelling headphones, if you have them, are good too.
All the best with your surgery, we'll be thinking of you!
Nicca
Hi Narelle
Dry shampoo is great if you start to feel a bit icky and unable to wash your hair. You can buy small canister from supermarkets. A good brand is Klorane, though it is a bit expensive - around $12 I think. "
Noise-cancelling headphones, if you have them, are good too.
All the best with your surgery, we'll be thinking of you!
Nicca
Sounds like you are pretty organised Narelle - just remember button up clothes to go home in as well. You won't be able to lift your arms for a while!
Thanks for the advice, yes certainly wouldnt want the rumour to be true, that is that I am full of sh***t lol. No seriously I will keep it in mind I dont need any extra problems that is for sure xx
Hi Such is Life ... the button up PJ's are a must. Great idea. You might want to talk with your doctor about possible constipation and how to help avoid that. After my mastectomy surgery I was soooooo constipated from all the morphine etc, that they eventually had to give me an enema. You may be able to take something like Coloxyl, Movocol, Lactulose (spelling?) or other 'stool softener' and constipation helper following your surgery - worth asking the question I reckon. Drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit and fibre foods, such as prunes. Good luck with the surgery. Let us know how you get on when you are up to posting another blog. Cheers, Kym :)
Hi Such is Life ... the button up PJ's are a must. Great idea. You might want to talk with your doctor about possible constipation and how to help avoid that. After my mastectomy surgery I was soooooo constipated from all the morphine etc, that they eventually had to give me an enema. You may be able to take something like Coloxyl, Movocol, Lactulose (spelling?) or other 'stool softener' and constipation helper following your surgery - worth asking the question I reckon. Drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit and fibre foods, such as prunes. Good luck with the surgery. Let us know how you get on when you are up to posting another blog. Cheers, Kym :)
