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PV123
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6 years ago

Bilateral Mastectomy - please share your experiences and views.

I am planning on having a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy in the next few weeks.  I have previously posted in the category of issues with dense breasts and ongoing surveillance.  Thank you to all of...
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PV123
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6 years ago
Thank you @Ahnn.  My surgery is in the second week of February, I saw the surgeon and asked her if there is any help available after going home because my husband will be away at work all day and all my friends work as well.  She did not mention about the community nurse and told me that I would be able to manage the drains myself.  

Did you go through the public system?  I would like to have someone come and help me with the drains, I guess if I get stuck then I will call the hospital.