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Post mastectomy pain
So it’s 12 days since my double mastectomy. Drains came out yesterday which was a huge relief. I was blaming them on the incredible discomfort. However, not much has improved. The drain hole sites are...
Hi @Winetime
Do you have a breast care nurse?
Otherwise a call to the surgeons office.
Did they give you an indication of what to expect?
Personally I didn't suffer pain like you are experiencing however we are all different in how our bodies react.
Nerves have been upset as well as the lymphatic system that needs to find new pathways. These are the areas that took time to settle for me.
It's major surgery however if panadol doesn't cut it then perhaps make contact.
Best wishes and take care
Do you have a breast care nurse?
Otherwise a call to the surgeons office.
Did they give you an indication of what to expect?
Personally I didn't suffer pain like you are experiencing however we are all different in how our bodies react.
Nerves have been upset as well as the lymphatic system that needs to find new pathways. These are the areas that took time to settle for me.
It's major surgery however if panadol doesn't cut it then perhaps make contact.
Best wishes and take care