Mastectomy Drains
Two co-codamol painkillers and a glass of wine - thats all that's got me through today. Day six post op after my mastectomy and I'm at a low ebb. Tearful and feeling sorry for myself. Hate it.
I came home on day two with two drains in place - now have only the one under my armpit still in. Due out tomorrow but have stood on it by accident twice today and truly wish that I'd accidentally pulled the damn thing out!
Wasn't prepared for this - hadn't even really given the drains a thought at all - but they really are something to take into account after mastectomy. This is the only thing thats really caused me much discomfort.
The armpit drain is supposed to come out when it drains less than fifty millilitres a day - or on day seven - whichever comes sooner. Trust me to be stuck with it till day seven !!
Anyway - out tomorrow - cant wait.
Marjory
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1 comments:
I had two drains in me for three weeks after my bilateral mastectomy. Must say I didn't find it all that unpleasant. I was just so grateful that the surgery was over. Nothing else seemed to matter. I was able to go out and no one noticed because I made sure I wore bulky tops and sweaters. Really, I didn't find it that big a deal. There is so much more to worry about!
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