Forum Discussion

ang3's avatar
ang3
Member
2 months ago

Tips for post surgery home care?

Hello. Thanks for all the posts, they are so, so helpful. First time posting for me :) I'll be having a single mastectomy, heart side in about a month (waiting for date to be confirmed). I'm wonderin...
flat closure
mastectomy
post-surgery
TannieT's avatar
TannieT
Member
1 month ago

I had a left sided mastectomy 5 weeks ago. The time with the drain in was the worst. Just so uncomfortable. Once I got that out it was better. I could not sleep on my left side for some weeks though. I slept best sort up propped well up on pillows. Not flat. I too have dogs that sleep on the bed. They were no big problem, but I did have to be careful they didn't suddenly put a paw or weight on my left side. Good luck. 

ang3's avatar
ang3
Member
1 month ago

Thanks TannieT. How long were you in hospital for?

  • TannieT's avatar
    TannieT
    Member
    1 month ago

    I had surgery first thing Thursday morning. Was in hospital until the next Tuesday afternoon. So 6 days. 

    Went  home with 1 drain that stayed in for 12 days.