Majo

Well  that  is done  now the test I had was to locate all the lymph gl ands ect for the surgeon  a needle  and lots of photos. Got to the hospital and straight in on time  the nurse disposing of the  panicking one  very easily  I think she had done it before!!!!  So op done Thursday afternoon   on Volta rum and panadol for pain.  Shower on Friday morning though that's a bit  awkward with two drains in. Saw my surgeon he said into all  went well I might nt be pleased with what I saw but he was  see him into 2 weeks . Saturday home with just panadol and yes that's all I need  and really I just take it . One drain left in  and at the moment it's easier to just wash  than do the shower thing though I could  but our shower is in the bath. I am sleeping in my recliner  as I find I hate sleeping on my back  and being propped up a bit is better , but my arm is fine I can use its I have a bit of swelling under my arm and behind my shoulder  so  I arm tired and feel a bit weak but that's it's so lucky I am thinking .  Had a bit of a thing with the district nurses that will be coming to me  but so lucky  got in touch with others close by that sorted it for me  we are in the country and an hour away from the hospital and have had two trips back in since coming home  regarding the drain bags  but all sorted now and just lucky I have been well enough to do this . So just some hints ------- if you can't get someone to come do your drain bag don't worry  it won't hurt  you its emptied every second day so it doesn't get too heavy to cart around. When you leave hospital ask if you can have a couple to take home with you in case -----  when you get home get onto all the nurses you need to to double check  the appointments  are right  addresses  and times are right   - they have the drain bags you need  I found some lovely nurses who went out of their way to help us . But I am home  on panadol how lucky am I ?