Hi, the same thing happened to me. It’s a really scary time but I had surgery 4 weeks ago to get rid of the cancer and I’m waiting for an appointment to start radiotherapy which will be 12 weeks from surgery.

Can I ask stupid question. What sort of clothes did you wear for the first few weeks? Could you lift your arm to put T-shirts on or is there something easier to wear. Can you still function with daily tasks-bathroom eyc

Derbyshire. Where are you?

Sorry for late reply, I get confused over who is replying to what (I’ll blame the medication haha). I wore loose lounge suits and they were fine. I had a vacuum dressing on for 2 weeks and that restricted me a bit but I could get dressed and showered fine. The thing I struggled with was finding comfy bras! The most comfy ones I found were Asda post surgery ones. Good luck with your surgery xx 

South Coast near Brighton. I’ve just sent you a PM in case you want to count down together 

Thank you. I don’t think any of us know which day we’re on never mind who we are replying to!! I am finding bra’s uncomfortable full stop but I think that’s because I’ve put weight on 

I had an absolute nightmare because they didn’t have the right size bra to give me when I left the hospital so I didn’t have a clue what size I was. The Asda ones are like cropped tops so go S, M and L etc

I have found the Marks and Spencer post op bras are comfy, they have crop top style too. You can buy online and collect at store or get home delivery  x

I’m still waiting for my date, I see my consultant in 27th, had 2  biopsies and 2nd MRI this morning! So hoping to get date this week!  It’s the waiting that is getting me down, just need a date to get my mind set x. Hope all goes on with your op xx

They will probably book you in at your appointment on the 27th, fingers crossed for you ️ xx

Oh I hope so    Thank you x

Hi Mummymartin, I think you might have had your surgery by now? If so, I hope your recovery is going well.

I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal without reconstruction. I wore a button up top (pyjama top) on day of surgery but have been in normal clothes since then. For the first 2 or 3 days I put on my usual scoop neck and v neck tops, sometimes pulling them up over my hips. I’ve also been wearing long sleeved tshirts. I stuck with cardigans rather than jumpers for a few days but am now back in jumpers and sweatshirts. Yesterday (week and one day post op) I went without my softie from the hospital for the first time. Went out for a walk in a crop top style sports bra and it went really well - quite compressing but with even distribution of pressure. It was a bit tricky to get off. I wore post surgery bras for 3-4 days after the op until the bruising they were giving me over swelling got too painful. I then swapped to the smooth Sloggis I normally wear - put the softie into the pocket they have for removable padding.

Hi Mummymartin, I think you might have had your surgery by now? If so, I hope your recovery is going well.

I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal without reconstruction. I wore a button up top (pyjama top) on day of surgery but have been in normal clothes since then. For the first 2 or 3 days I put on my usual scoop neck and v neck tops, sometimes pulling them up over my hips. I’ve also been wearing long sleeved tshirts. I stuck with cardigans rather than jumpers for a few days but am now back in jumpers and sweatshirts. Yesterday (week and one day post op) I went without my softie from the hospital for the first time. Went out for a walk in a crop top style sports bra and it went really well - quite compressing but with even distribution of pressure. It was a bit tricky to get off. I wore post surgery bras for 3-4 days after the op until the bruising they were giving me over swelling got too painful. I then swapped to the smooth Sloggis I normally wear - put the softie into the pocket they have for removable padding.

Thank you for replying. My op was on Tuesday and I can home Tuesday night. Spent all night and yesterday being sick but I am upright at today and have eaten and had tea. Very tired. I am looking forward to getting the orange surgical wipe off my body and the purple arrow dictating which side to operate. 

I think I saw someone suggesting using hand sanitizer to remove the pen marks, that worked for me. Sorry to hear you were sick. I discussed that with the anaesthetist as I had been sick after general anaesthetic previously. She gave me something to reduce the risk - I think she said from about 30% to 3%. I still vomited once at home on the first evening but thankfully felt immediately well again afterwards.

Glad you have had your op! Sorry you have been unwell with sickness! I’m have my op on 12th, but I have now tested positive for mrsa as my op pres *** and waiting AB’s.   Has anyone else had this issue x

Hi Mummymartin,

I am glad that your operation is now behind you, but sorry to hear  that you have been so sick following the anaesthetic. I used surgical spirit to remove the arrow marks.

I hope that you have a speedy recovery.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi BF1,

It sounds as if you are recovering well after your surgery, which is good. I had a double mastectomy 14 years ago and remain flat. I have different prostheses for different activities and they work well.

I am glad to hear that you are coping well with your Sloggis now. When are you hoping to get your post-op results?

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Kaz,

I have heard of people getting MRSA before their op. I hope that the antibiotics work quickly and that you can still have your surgery.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Results from surgery were good, clear margins and size & grade of tumours hasn’t changed. Micrometastases in lymph nodes but that seems to be considered almost the same as clear lymph nodes. Awaiting oncotype results & discussion with oncologist on next steps.

Hi BF1,

I am delighted to hear that your margins were clear and that there were no other changes. Oncotype results always take a little longer to come back - let's hope that these are good too! It gets easier once you know what treatment lies ahead, so I hope that your chat with the Oncologist goes well.

Please keep us updated.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx