Hi Ladies,
After three long months of waiting, l have my mastectomy booked for the 12th May, Trying to be practical! so any advice please, whether it worked for you or someone you know.
1/ I have lots of bra’s that are new or in very good condition, but will be too low cut for me to wear! any suggestions as to who or where l can send them, seems such a shame to ‘throw’ them.
2/ How long will l have a drain in, with my lumpectomy l had it for 5 days then l had aspiration for 6 weeks, is mx easier on fluid retention?
3/ I am hoping l can look at the scar straight away, in ‘normal’ life l am a head on person, but things have changed…and while l ‘think’ l am ok with the mx…do l go with ‘how l feel at the time’ or wait and not push myself too much, obviously everyone is different, but any thoughts!
4/ Is the scar ‘L’ shaped? trying to imagine it (bcn said she would see me, but as l have a lot of app. before, time is short)
5/ How soon after did you wear a bra? have purchased M & S secret vest, hoping this will be ok for a few days! but would a sports bra be better, not sure where the scar will sit! so not sure of the rubbing!
6/ The thing l think l will hate the most is when l am not wearing a bra! one flat side and one ‘normal’ any suggestions! although that will be only at night, l suppose.
7/ How long after op will l have to wait for ‘my special friend’ (thank you lupin) Heard lots of comments about the weight of them! not sure about that, surely it has to weigh the same as the ‘normal’ breast!
8/ Do l need a spare ‘special friend’ are they washable? are they supplied foc from nhs, or do l need to purchase a couple, also are there better, more comfortable ones sold privately?
9/ Do they sit right! l can imagine the bra riding up with nothing fixed! if you know what l mean.
10/ All going well, it was suggested by someone on the forum, that l would start chemo a couple of weeks later! is that time about right?
So many questions going on in my head, but these are the ones that have come to mind today!
Hugs to All
Sandra xxx