Home from Surgery
Hi, I'm home now (yesterday) and it's over. On the morning of my mastectomy surgery (Monday 18 May) I was feeling quite anxious but trying to remain positive at the same time. The staff were love...
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What an honest account, it took me right back to my mastectomy last September. I found from my experience it is a big op and it’s OK to go gentle on yourself here for your recovery.
Take as much pain relief as you REALLY need and watch out for nausea and constipation that some painkillers can add in to the mix- take your antinausea meds at first sign....consider early intervention for bowels, don’t wait and hope....
...On the positive side, now is the time for rest, sleep and restore. Fluffy slippers and warm dressing gown, cups of tea and a good book?
...On the positive side, now is the time for rest, sleep and restore. Fluffy slippers and warm dressing gown, cups of tea and a good book?
It does get better it really does. Every time I look in the mirror now I’m less confronted by the flat side, I think it will come a day that I don’t even notice.
Lots of love Tinks xx
Lots of love Tinks xx