Managing hot flushes & mastectomy?
Hi there! I’m 43 and just had my last round of chemo for her2+ breast cancer. I’ll be having surgery in 2.5 weeks, likely a double mastectomy. I’m Australian but I live in Paris, so it’s winter here currently. Whether it’s the chemo side effects or the chemo pushing me into peri-menopause, I’m having a lot of hot flushes at the moment and taking layers on and off. I’m a bit worried about dressing right and juggling this in the immediate aftermath of surgery. Anyone had similar? Any tips? Thanks so much!
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 wondering what people found useful to make the home care more comfortable? For example, getting out of bed, being comfortable enough to sleep (I'm a side sleeper - right side down), showering. Are there any tips you have so I can start to organise before surgery? I live on my own and don't have children, and will have friends and family to help me. I'm also a little nervous as I have pets, who are used to being on the bed - any advice here? With thanks.
Left sided mastectomy. Bras?
So next week I will be having a left sided mastectomy. So will be flat on one side - post surgical - and the other side I'm a DD cup. What do I wear afterwards? Do I wear a bra with an insert it in? How long before I can do that? Like weeks? I imagine I'll have to be careful of what's there rubbing it? But I guess I'll have dressings on the scar? I won't be doing any reconstruction at this time. Probably do that down the track once my health is better. What sort of bras do I buy? And where is the best place to buy them? HELP?!! Therese