Hi naughty boob
Glad that my thread has helped a little, I have to say that it seems such a long time ago that I wrote that! I was also black and blue the day after the operation, and like you the night staff didn’t realise I’d had bilateral surgery (don’t they check your notes?!)
I made a fairly quick recovery all things considered, although I did have a seroma which didn’t last long. I then developed what the doctor thinks might be another one but it’s gone done too. The first week was the hardest, trying to get comfortable at night was hard but the pain wasn’t too bad unless there was pressure on the wound.
I did manage to wash my hair after a couple of days!
As for the dog, I had arranged for her to go to the dog boarders we use for the first few days, my husband (who has a dodgy foot) did most of the walks but a friend did help out a lot with walking her after he had finished work. As people to help, I’m sure they will be happy to do so.
I started taking her out on my own after 4 weeks, I only have her on the lead on the road and as soon as we’re in the park/field I let her off.
Just take it easy those first few weeks. I got my results after 6 weeks, the tumours were the same size as on the MRI scan so that was good, and luckily don’t need chemo. I have an appointment to discuss radiotherapy on Tuesday, so will find out if i need 5 days or 15. So, just waiting for the next stage! I’ve started back at work this week, on a phased return and am finding it quite tiring.
I haven’t linked to someone like me yet.
I hope you recover well, ask people to help if you need it, and let us know how you get on.