Bony Mets = Hip Replacements x 2

Oh and I had a single skin and nipple saving mastectomy with immediate recon using implant. Implant is under pec muscle with dermal sling to help hold it in place. Had a bit of tightness across chest but my main area of pain was where I had the sentinel node biopsy. I was on strong pain killers for the first three days in hospital then only on panadol every six hours. Stayed in hospital for 6 days, went home with two drains still hanging from me. First drain removed after a further 5 days, second drain refused to play "meet the correct level" and stayed for eight weeks. Was finally taken out as surgeon thought that the drain itself was causing the fluid levels with irritation. Driving after two weeks. Did all my required exercises and did get some cording (three very thin strands that would start to thicken when I didn't do my massage) but because of the exercise the cording was so flexible my lymphoedema nurse couldn't snap it and it didn't hinder my movement so I didn't worry about it. Had my one year scans last weekend and mammography technician asked which breast had had the mastectomy - so pretty pleased about that one!! Any questions that I can help with feel free to ask. Big hugs lovely. Xx Cath