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Surgery recovery tips please?
So mum’s had re-excision and axillary dissection including the dye to avoid the (blank on term) areas that allow lymph flow under the arm. She stayed in hospital for 5days and is struggling at home wi...
Hi @GenK,
I’ve just had a right mastectomy 4 days ago(I’m 67)I had a left mastectomy 12 yrs ago and that was a lot worse. I’ve had minimal pain this time- a Targin tab at night and only panadol in the day when needed. I carry my drain around in a bag,try and drink lots of fluids,just eating small amounts as I’ve been constipated. Taking laxatives at night for that.I do my arm exercises and just walk a little to prevent dvt.Otherwise I’m pretty tired and taking it easy.It’s a big op and it knocks you for six but the pain should be controlled and so I wonder if your mum is on the right meds for her? Certainly the underarm aux clearance is the worst pain of all and I didn’t need it this time because it was a prophylactic mastectomy. Deep breathing and a bit of walking is important to do. From memory,it took me about 2-3wks to get some energy back and be almost pain free. Best wishes to you and your mum.xx
I’ve just had a right mastectomy 4 days ago(I’m 67)I had a left mastectomy 12 yrs ago and that was a lot worse. I’ve had minimal pain this time- a Targin tab at night and only panadol in the day when needed. I carry my drain around in a bag,try and drink lots of fluids,just eating small amounts as I’ve been constipated. Taking laxatives at night for that.I do my arm exercises and just walk a little to prevent dvt.Otherwise I’m pretty tired and taking it easy.It’s a big op and it knocks you for six but the pain should be controlled and so I wonder if your mum is on the right meds for her? Certainly the underarm aux clearance is the worst pain of all and I didn’t need it this time because it was a prophylactic mastectomy. Deep breathing and a bit of walking is important to do. From memory,it took me about 2-3wks to get some energy back and be almost pain free. Best wishes to you and your mum.xx