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Today I had a Mastectomy
That subject line is very hard to write and even harder to comprehend that it applies to me. I love my breasts and am not happy that now there is only one.
Anyway, I have had very little pain, in fact the drip injection site is giving me more grief that the mastectomy and aux clearance side!
Morphine on tap. I was very uncomfortable with the thought of morphine as I have never had it before, I was encouraged to use and and am currently pain free. I have used it twice so far.
And I've only cried twice so far!!! I think I am doing really well 😀. Had about one billion hot flushes though...
Take care everyone. Back to my book 'Boots to Bliss' who knows maybe I will take (part of) that walk...morphine talking methinks LOL.
Anyway, I have had very little pain, in fact the drip injection site is giving me more grief that the mastectomy and aux clearance side!
Morphine on tap. I was very uncomfortable with the thought of morphine as I have never had it before, I was encouraged to use and and am currently pain free. I have used it twice so far.
And I've only cried twice so far!!! I think I am doing really well 😀. Had about one billion hot flushes though...
Take care everyone. Back to my book 'Boots to Bliss' who knows maybe I will take (part of) that walk...morphine talking methinks LOL.
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- @LIttleBlueWren and @kitkatb
Best wishes to you both! Hope recovery is a breeze! - Hi @LIttleBlueWren Wishing you well. Had mine off one week ago and got out of hospital on Saturday. Its a roller coaster.
I hear what you are saying about the drain bag though. What a pain, I'm terrified of catching it on something and ripping it out. Going for dressing changes a the local hospital every two days. Thinking of you and be kind to yourself xoxo - Dear @LIttleBlueWren
- Its a sad time but the biggest relief is the cancer is gone. Grieve as you need. Take care. Kath x
- It's not easy but you do what you have to. Just look after yourself and do your exercises when you're given the go ahead.
About morphine? All I can say is that I'm glad it's not freely available - great stuff. - Thanks lovlies.
I have been blown away by the kindness of everyone and the nurses have been fantastic.
I was allowed to wear my headwear into theatre with a surgical shower cap thingo over the top and I woke up with it on my head, I was so worried about people seeing my bald head. On a postive note @kiwi angel at least I don't have to worry about a ponytail just yet 😀.
I've been given a FREE soft bra and post surgical prosthetic, a drain bag and pillow. I feel pretty lucky and weirdly grateful right now. - 'Well done' doesn't sound appropriate but we know how hard it is to take that step. Be kind to yourself, particularly when that delicious morphine s no longer available. Mxx
- Yay the cancer has been cut out! Best wishes for recovery and the next phase of treatment
- @LIttleBlueWren glad u are pain free. Morphine makes me nauseous so I always have to go with endone. I felt surprisingly good after my right sided mastectomy and was up and around with my drain bag as soon as I got back to the room. It wasn’t till the next day when I tried to put my hair in a ponytail I got a stabbing, sharp pain from the auxiliary node removal site. I found that more painful than the mastectomy. Look after yourself and remember we are all here for you xox
- I love morphine...
You're doing really well! It's always going to be sad but you've done what's necessary to have your best shot at a long life. Keep reading, let the tears come when they want, and you'll get there. K xox
