like a kick in the guts

Hi Donna I don't know the circumstances for your pain - I'm assuming you've had one or both breasts removed. I had bilateral mastectomies in July 2012. It was the most hideously painful experience I've ever been through. The most important thing that I learnt through it all is to be your own advocate and get an adequate pain-management plan in place. My surgeon wasn't really helpful in that regard so I went to see my GP who was wonderful. He put a plan into place and life was much more manageable after that. I also soon realised that even though I felt better, my body needed to heal and the best thing for that was rest, rest, rest! Good luck and don't lose faith - the pain does go! Xxx Jeanine