Masectomy with reconstruction
Kit1018
Member Posts: 48
Hi all,
I posted this past week about having a prophylatic masectomy with reconstruction.
I was wondering if you guys could do me a favor and tell me your experience story from the time you walked in to surgery through your hospitalization and recovery. Also if you can tell me about anything that helped you recover from special clothes ect. Do I need to buy a special shirt to hold my drains ect. I am tentaviley scheduled for Feb 5th. I find out for sure on Monday.
Thankyou ahead of time.
Kit
I posted this past week about having a prophylatic masectomy with reconstruction.
I was wondering if you guys could do me a favor and tell me your experience story from the time you walked in to surgery through your hospitalization and recovery. Also if you can tell me about anything that helped you recover from special clothes ect. Do I need to buy a special shirt to hold my drains ect. I am tentaviley scheduled for Feb 5th. I find out for sure on Monday.
Thankyou ahead of time.
Kit
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Hi Kit. I am sure someone
Hi Kit. I am sure someone will post that has gone thru what you will. I had a lumpectomy, so, I can't offer much info. Just want to wish you good luck!0 -
What type of reconstruction
What type of reconstruction are you having?0 -
DIEP FlapKit1018 said:I am going to have the tram
I am going to have the tram flap I believe. I find out Monday but that is the type of reconstruction I want. I will check out the jackie jacket.
what type of surgery are you having and when?
I had the DIEP Flap, similar to the tram. Recovery is okay. You will find that sleeping in the recliner the first couple of days after your home is helpful. I moved to the couch about a week later. Key is lots of rest, I slept a ton the first week home. When they tell you to start lifting your arms start in the shower and walk your fingers up the walls. Listen to what the doc says and ask for help. I am stubborn but listened very closely to what they told me I could and could not do and am glad I did. I wore button front pj's and rolled the waist of the pants down so they say under my incision. Lots of pillows to put under your arms, I also had a teddy bear to hug while laying down. Be sure to have rubber gloves on had to use when you are caring for your incisions at home. I sponge is helpful for bathing as well. The worst part is the first couple days and then the drains of course. Once the drains are gone it gets a lot easier. Talk to your doctor about pain meds and make sure they give you enough to go home with. I am thrilled with the results of my surgery and am sure you will be too.0
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