Hello Simple mastectomy surgery went smoothly for me. No drain but I think that’s more common if you’ve had reconstruction which of course sadly I’ve been unable to have for now. I stayed in overnight but only because I was being lazy and enjoying the sleep! I went out for a walk and lunch the next day. I haven’t had any pain and have been religiously doing my exercises which are not too difficult. My only issue is fluid which I had drained yesterday (11 days after surgery) another painless procedure, but that will probably keep happening as the wound heals internally. My nurse says this happens to about 25% of patients. It isn’t painful, just disconcerting when it looks like the breast has grown back! honestly if you’ve been through chemo then surgery is a breeze in comparison. Try not to worry, the surgeons and your care team know what they’re doing. I’m so glad my surgery is behind me and I can get on with the healing process. Just radiotherapy to look forward to now 🙂 If I were you I would go ahead with the surgery, one more chemo wouldn’t make a massive difference and I understand the cancer can start to grow again if you leave it too long before having surgery. Take care and good luck to you xxx
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