mastectomy in 4 days

DebbyM

aysemari said:

Hi Muldoon
I know the icky feeling that you are dealing with as the date comes closer.
I am so sorry that you have to get a mastectomy but think of it as a means
to you end - Health. Try to make peace with this and calm your fears.

There was another post about mastectomies not to long ago and it really
reflected very well how different everyone's experience was. And it seemed
as if it made a big difference whether you are getting reconstruction or not.
I remember how the expander kept scrubbing up against my raw chest. I
could barely move and spend about 2 weeks on the couch, I couldn't lie down.

But thanks to the ladies of this board, I was pretty well prepared. My house
was clean, plates moved down so I don't have to reach up, clothes with zippers
put out, precooked meals in my fridge. And I also had a cleaning lady come
the first week. I have cats, I would have had a hairy mess at my hands.. lol
But they were my constant companions and never left my side. They were par
of my healing therapy.

I hope your surgery will go over very well and that it won't be too hard on you.
Don't hesitate to take the painkillers, they make it easier on you. Just remember
that they may cause you constipation ( I had the worst case, no one warned me)
so drink fiber or eat fiber rich foods.

Ok... enough already I gave you an earful.

Hugs,
Ayse

Prayers and healing thoughts
Prayers and healing thoughts for you!


Hugs, Debby

Noel

sbmly53 said:

Thinking of you
I hope you are feeling well, that any pain is managed. Post when you can. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue

Praying for a speedy
Praying for a speedy recovery for you. Let the pink sisters know how you are recovering.