Try not to worry too much about the mastectomy.I was so scared.it was the first time I had ever been in a hospital in my life.One of the ladies on here said to me"it is very doable and not as painful as you think" and do u know what,she was right.I only needed a strong painkiller the day after my operation,and I came home on Panadol after 3 days.I never really had much pain,the worst thing was sleeping on my back until my stitches came out.I got my drains out in hospital,and even though I know a lot of ladies come home with them in,maybe you won't,and even if you do,I'm sure you will be fine.They don't hurt.PLease don't worry too much Jodie.I am sure in a couple of weeks you will be on here reassuring someone else who is afraid!!!!xox