Thanks Alison. I appreciate the feedback. Can I ask what you did about wearing a bra? I have been given no instructions apart from having nightwear with buttons down the front in hospital. I don't know if I'll be strapped up, have drains in or anything. I'm glad you reminded me about Endone causing constipation, I had that last year when I had a knee replacement! I wish you luck with the chemo, I am lucky enough not to need it (as far as I know anyway), so once the mastectomy is done I should be cancer free. The advice on listening to my body is also sound, a few people have said the same as they know how I tend to want to rush things and think I'll be better in a couple of weeks.
Take care
Joy