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One Week Post-OP
I forgot to add pics of some of the things I bought in preparation.
-the mastectomy drain holder was a great add. I know that I could have pinned the bulb to my bra but I noticed that it drained better when they hung lower. It also had a mesh bag to place to bulbs in while I showered so they didn't just drag.
-The u-shaped pregnancy pillow helped me stay on my back and kinda tucked in. It gave me a place to prop my arms.
-gel ice packs. I didn't use them on my breast. Instead I used them on my body. I get hot easily.
-recovery bra. The bra I left with from hospital was good but I wanted another to change into for when I needed to wash my original.
-the mastectomy drain holder was a great add. I know that I could have pinned the bulb to my bra but I noticed that it drained better when they hung lower. It also had a mesh bag to place to bulbs in while I showered so they didn't just drag.
-The u-shaped pregnancy pillow helped me stay on my back and kinda tucked in. It gave me a place to prop my arms.
-gel ice packs. I didn't use them on my breast. Instead I used them on my body. I get hot easily.
-recovery bra. The bra I left with from hospital was good but I wanted another to change into for when I needed to wash my original.
One week post-op
I had surgery on Jan 3rd and it went off without a hitch. I arrived at 8:30 for patient registration, was taken back by 9am to get iv started and change clothes. Was wheeled back by 10:30 for surgery. Surgery took a little more than 4hrs and then I went to recovery. After an hour in the initial post surgery recovery I was moved to a room where my family could visit me. After a little while I was released and back home by 6:45pm.
I took my meds as per the schedule I was given and I pretty much slept the weekend away. I did leave with drains and those sucked. I understand why but very uncomfortable.
On Monday (3days post op) I stopped taking hydrocodone as scheduled and started taking motrin instead. I took my first shower on this day.
On Tues(4days PO) I convinced my husband to take me out of the house and we went to get breakfast/brunch. That was a mistake...the ride was bumpy and my body just felt sore and tired once we got home. I took a sponge bath on this day.
Wednesday- spent the day taking motrin and at home.
Friday (7 days PO) first post op appt. Drains were removed. Another post op was scheduled for a week away.
Sleeping is the hardest part for me. I just can't seem to find a comfortable position. The pillow I bought helps but for someone who has slept on their side and stomach that's a tough transition.
I took my meds as per the schedule I was given and I pretty much slept the weekend away. I did leave with drains and those sucked. I understand why but very uncomfortable.
On Monday (3days post op) I stopped taking hydrocodone as scheduled and started taking motrin instead. I took my first shower on this day.
On Tues(4days PO) I convinced my husband to take me out of the house and we went to get breakfast/brunch. That was a mistake...the ride was bumpy and my body just felt sore and tired once we got home. I took a sponge bath on this day.
Wednesday- spent the day taking motrin and at home.
Friday (7 days PO) first post op appt. Drains were removed. Another post op was scheduled for a week away.
Sleeping is the hardest part for me. I just can't seem to find a comfortable position. The pillow I bought helps but for someone who has slept on their side and stomach that's a tough transition.
Getting Ready for Surgery
I am two days away from my surgery day and I think I'm as ready as I can be. I have picked up my medications that were prescribed (5 total). I have my pillows, extra zip front bras, button up night shirts, gauze, ice packs, wipes, & stool softeners.
I have to put this nausea patch on 24 hrs prior to surgery. I can eat up until 10pm the night before. I can drink only clear liquids up until 1hr before I report to the hospital.
I will be deep cleaning my house and stocking up with groceries tomorrow. I also need to go to the nail shop and remove my sns nail polish, I can't have anything on my nails on surgery day.
I'm excited and nervous, but just ready to have relief.
I have to put this nausea patch on 24 hrs prior to surgery. I can eat up until 10pm the night before. I can drink only clear liquids up until 1hr before I report to the hospital.
I will be deep cleaning my house and stocking up with groceries tomorrow. I also need to go to the nail shop and remove my sns nail polish, I can't have anything on my nails on surgery day.
I'm excited and nervous, but just ready to have relief.
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