I’m sorry for posting here so much but I don’t have anyone to ask :(
I am 10 days out from a flat DMX.
All my drains are out & my wound vac is turned off.
My husband and I noticed this little drainage spot as I was getting dressed today.
Is it normal or am I doing to much? It’s not hurting or anything.
Thank you
Okay! I am 7 days post op of a double mastectomy with flat closure!
My doctor put a wound vac on me- smiths & nephew pico machine.
It’s been working fine till today but I’m also confused. If I sit in my recliner the machine goes off constantly, does not stop vibrating. But if I stand up it stops.
The machine isn’t showing any errors at all- just the green light
It feels like I’ve lost a little suction.
Both times it’s done it, a little dot has showed up on my wound vac
My doctors office is closed and when I called the er… they said google it?
Has anyone went through this
How do you NOT use your arms while trying to stand or anything?
I’m having a complete melt down.
I had my double mastectomy yesterday with flat closure. I guess I didn’t expect it to be so hard.
I’m a bigger girl so not being able to push or pull myself up is really bothering me.
I don’t know what I’m going to do when my husband goes back to work.
Surgery is August 6th. Double mastectomy flat closure.
I feel like I need to get more stuff than I have.. but maybe I’m just scaring myself.
What did everyone get that they actually used?
I have a mastectomy pillow
Button up clothes.
Spray deodorant (I’m guessing I can’t use roll on).
What else? Even sanitary wise?
I’ll be doing a flat closure double mastectomy in the next monthish! What all do I need to get??
I have a recliner to sleep in & a few shirts but that’s all.
I really really just need to vent.
Diagnosed with BRCA 3 months ago & have decided to do a double mastectomy (due to already having two other cancers previously and it’s just my choice)… I’m only 29 so i have never had imaging done on my breast.. of course the doctor wants some before we schedule surgery.. thats okay.
Ive went to 4 places (drove 4 hours- 2 hours there and two hours back)… to get turned away.
I’m a big girl… I get that. It’s my fault. Whatever.
But how does NOBODY in Tennessee have a machine for big people?? I’ve been naked on the table 2 TIMES (including today) and turned away.
I’m not the only fat and big boob girl in Tennessee 😭
Now my surgery will probably be pushed further.
Sometimes I think the health care system, just wants you sick.
I wear around a size 4x & I’m having a double mastectomy soon.. where can I get stuff easy to wear after surgery for cheap? 😭
I’ve looked at goodwill & am failing 👎🏼
First I love that there’s groups like this so I don’t feel so alone.
I am 29 years old. I’ve had kidney cancer, appendix cancer & now tested positive for the BRCA2 gene.
I have decided to go ahead and do the double mastectomy but I’m also still so scared. I’m a bigger girl with an even bigger chest.
We are looking at the end of July.
My doctor talked about doing a Goldilocks closure on me. (Just basically giving me a little breast mound with my own skin). She said I can’t keep my nipples due to blood flow or something (Which is fine).
Is there any tips or tricks I should know?
I’ve been trying to look for little things to buy and stuff.