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Preparing for Surgery - Quote_Queen_67
Quote_Queen_67 OK, so I now have a date for surgery - 20th March, which is soon. Feeling good that it's sooner rather than later but apprehensive too. Realising I won't feel the same when I come out...
@Quote_Queen_67, hi, I had my surgery Thursday, was told 3/4 days in hospital, but home yesterday.
I had a segmental mastectomy, top left of left breast invasive lobular stage 2, with reconstruction from same breast, it was supposed to be from under my arm, but after reconsidering, surgeon said it would be easier to go from under my breast instead. I feel pretty good, painful but manageable.
I luckily had my own room, took my Samsung tablet, kindle, my pillow from home, and pillow from breast nurse. PJs that button up are awesome, make sure they aren't tight. A surgical bra and or compression bra depending on your surgery. Start taking some laxatives before you go in, and continue them after.
I took some cordial, water can get boring especially with a dry mouth, I also took body/baby wipes and face wipes, very handy, some mints to suck on were good too. Slip on slippers, something you don't need to bend over to put on are very handy.
The time goes pretty quickly, the staff were all excellent. I have the wait now for results and what treatment is to follow, but I am feeling much better to have the cancer removed and I am ready for the next step.
Hope this helps.
I had a segmental mastectomy, top left of left breast invasive lobular stage 2, with reconstruction from same breast, it was supposed to be from under my arm, but after reconsidering, surgeon said it would be easier to go from under my breast instead. I feel pretty good, painful but manageable.
I luckily had my own room, took my Samsung tablet, kindle, my pillow from home, and pillow from breast nurse. PJs that button up are awesome, make sure they aren't tight. A surgical bra and or compression bra depending on your surgery. Start taking some laxatives before you go in, and continue them after.
I took some cordial, water can get boring especially with a dry mouth, I also took body/baby wipes and face wipes, very handy, some mints to suck on were good too. Slip on slippers, something you don't need to bend over to put on are very handy.
The time goes pretty quickly, the staff were all excellent. I have the wait now for results and what treatment is to follow, but I am feeling much better to have the cancer removed and I am ready for the next step.
Hope this helps.