Need some advice & tips for surgery

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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #22
    TP123 said:

    Your comments are so helpful
    Your comments are so helpful...I was wondering about sleeping. I love to sleep on my left side but it is the left breast that will be operated on. Great ideas. I'll be nervous tomorrow but even more on Wed. when i go for the surgery. Did you find you couldn't or won't supposed to use your arm?

    You should use your arm, as,
    You should use your arm, as, you don't want it to freeze up on you. Your surgeon should give you exercises to do. Very important to do them.

    We will be with you, in the room, holding your hand. So, tell the surgeon to make room for all of your sisters in pink.


    Hugs and prayers,


    Sue :)
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #23
    MyTurnNow said:

    TP, I was told basically the
    TP, I was told basically the same thing. My surgeon insisted that I bring a front-closing sports bra that I put on before I ever left the hospital. All in all the lumpectomy was an easy recovery. I have since also had a bilateral mastectomy and that was more involved, as you can imagine. I was told to not wear any jewelry or bring anything personal. If you wear contact lenses, they need to be taken out before surgery. So, I arrived in my glasses and gave them to my husband as I was being wheeled into surgery. You will be given a prescription either before or at the time of release of pain pills. I didn't have much pain to speak of and therefore took only 1 pill. You will do fine and will be eradicating the beast from your body. Good luck and let us know how you are doing, when you can. Also, just for a litrle more comfort, know that we will all be with you in spirit. (((Hugs)))

    Praying your surgery went
    Praying your surgery went well and that you are home resting comfortably now. Check in with us to let us know how you are feeling.


    Hugs, Diane
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #24
    Findingout said:

    tips
    I had two lumpectomies and also wore a sports bra afterwards to hold the ice pack. It was cotton, a soft and comfy sports bra, not synthetic, and I was also more comfortable than without a bra. I wore a sweatshirt and soft sweat-type pants, for the "warm fuzzy" feeling on my way home. The sweatshirt was thick, soft cotton, and I wore a white cotton t-shirt under that. All I took was my Kaiser card, since I'm a member and it is a Kaiser hospital, so I can't give you any tips in that area. Overall it was not a bad experience at all.

    Hoping your lumpectomy went
    Hoping your lumpectomy went smoothly and wishing you a speedy recovery.


    Hugs, Diane
  • betsymorgan
    betsymorgan Member Posts: 25
    #25
    Also good wishes
    hope "everything came out OK!"
  • TP123
    TP123 Member Posts: 53
    #26
    betsymorgan said:

    Also good wishes
    hope "everything came out OK!"

    lumpectomy postponed
    My surgery got cancelled late the night before surgery because I was finishing an antibiotic the day before surgery for bronchitis. I really was fine but the anesthesiologist didn't want to chance it. I'm sure it was divine intervention and I'll just "go with the flow". It is rescheduled for next Wed. Dec. 22. So again, keep me in your prayers that day and I will definitely post how it went as soon as I can. Love to all my pink sisters!!! You are the best!!!!
    Teresa
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #27
    TP123 said:

    lumpectomy postponed
    My surgery got cancelled late the night before surgery because I was finishing an antibiotic the day before surgery for bronchitis. I really was fine but the anesthesiologist didn't want to chance it. I'm sure it was divine intervention and I'll just "go with the flow". It is rescheduled for next Wed. Dec. 22. So again, keep me in your prayers that day and I will definitely post how it went as soon as I can. Love to all my pink sisters!!! You are the best!!!!
    Teresa

    Sorry it was postponed, so,
    Sorry it was postponed, so, I am sending you prayers for next week!


    Hugs, Jan
  • TP123
    TP123 Member Posts: 53
    #28
    survivorbc09 said:

    Sorry it was postponed, so,
    Sorry it was postponed, so, I am sending you prayers for next week!


    Hugs, Jan

    ty, I really appreciate it.

    ty, I really appreciate it.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #29
    TP123 said:

    ty, I really appreciate it.

    ty, I really appreciate it.

    Keeping you in my prayers!
    Keeping you in my prayers!


    Hugs, Lex
  • TP123
    TP123 Member Posts: 53
    #30
    Alexis F said:

    Keeping you in my prayers!
    Keeping you in my prayers!


    Hugs, Lex

    ty I can always use them.
    ty I can always use them. God Bless you too.
  • TP123
    TP123 Member Posts: 53
    #31
    TP123 said:

    ty I can always use them.
    ty I can always use them. God Bless you too.

    Post op recovery now!
    Surgery went well on Wed. 12/22. I'm sore as expected but doing pretty well. Just wanted to thank everyone for the shout outs of tips-pillows and ice really help! And especially the prayers and good thoughts. Love to all my pink sisters! THANK YOU!!!

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