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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...
Even though my husband dropped me in he eventually left and was there for 6 hours having various prep stuff done - everyone down to the young orderlies were very kind and reassuring - theatre staff and my surgeon had that light touch I needed to quell my fear. Theatre has to be cold so they had a warmed blanket ready for me. After surgery had wonderful nurses looking after me .Only gripe I have is hm times my vitals were taken when I wanted to sleep but understand was necessary. Forgot breast nurse visited pre Op gave me heaps of info, a free Berlei bra and a wonderful cushion bag to wear between my arm and breast made by local craft group -was brilliant not only in colour! Will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending good vibes - we mightn't be there physically but we are with you.