Forum Discussion
mastectomy tomorrow
Hi ladies, tomorrow I go in for mastectomy and axillary clearance. I'm first up in the morning so at least won't be waiting long. Any tips are welcome. How much pain are you in when you wake up. I'm f...
My best advice I can give is try and relax, take a deep breath and put faith in the surgeon. I had a watery eye as I lay on the bed in the holding bay listening to the lady next to me rattle off all her ailments and medications. I started to think what am I doing here! Anyhow I closed my eyes, refused a tissue to wipe away the tear as I wouldn't let it drop and relaxed myself as I knew Prof was going to do a damned good job, after all he'd just finished drawing on my chest and he did!
I woke, thank goodness!! feeling ok with a nurse asking what I felt were dumb questions hence you have to be careful how you answer otherwise you can get them off side. I found the pain and discomfort soon eased and I only needed Panadol but we are all different in the way we react.
Best wishes, willing you along to a speedy recovery
I woke, thank goodness!! feeling ok with a nurse asking what I felt were dumb questions hence you have to be careful how you answer otherwise you can get them off side. I found the pain and discomfort soon eased and I only needed Panadol but we are all different in the way we react.
Best wishes, willing you along to a speedy recovery