Sorry for what you are going through. Are you in a lot of pain? I hope they gave you some good drugs to get you through. How about movement are you restricted? Is it hard?

Your reaction is perfectly normal. You are dealing with a lot, so allow yourself to feel sad. The discomfort will improve, and you will find your inner strength, because we all have it! We are here to support in any way we can. Take care!

I can walk well Not dizzy Don't like narcotics just Tylenol and the anti-inflammatory they gave me drains are a pain bad night couldn't sleep.

glad you can walk well and get around although sorry it is painful. I feel you for the narcotics. sometimes they are worse than the pain. Wish I could be more helpful for you but I don't even know what to ask. I am here if you want to talk though.

I found that it took a while to feel myself after the anaesthetic. So you are dealing with a lot now, and we are here for you. Isabelle1954

Walking really helped me a lot. I started walking and walked my way up to 3 miles. It was the best I felt all day

Sandramichelle

I know exactly how you feel. I had both removed and it sucks. I couldnt take narcotics so I dealt with the pain & discomfort too. It does get better so hang tough & be strong. Try to walk around, my doctor said it helps circulate your blood and that helps the healing process.
Positive thoughts going your way,
Wendy :)

My daughter just had a mastectomy yesterday. She returned home today. She claims she is not in any pain. But on the way home, she just started crying. She is 47. I lost my sister at 37 of breast cancer. I don't know what to do to help her. Any recommendations?

Hi Sandees
well the first week is hard. Its been 11 days and it is not painful just really uncomfortable. I do not take their painkillers but they would probably help a lot!!
Walking and and doing the prescribed exercises helps.
It is hard because you know there is more treatment to come. That it is not over yet. Scared for the next part. The waiting gor tests is difficult.

We will hang in there together!

Also I found the anesetic to be very emotional to recover from

Sandee - Let her cry and listen. Theres a lot of emotions that come along with this terrible disease. The more she talks about her experience the better it will get. I was pissed when it happened to me then I went into survival mode, I treated it like an injury so I could get thru it. Now that Im physically healed, I get scared thinking about it returning but talking to others who had/have breast cancer helps a lot. When she feels better, helping others who are struggling with it may help her cope. Im glad to hear that shes not in pain, thats a blessing in its self. My mastectomy was very painful and I had a long recovery due to complications. Good luck & God bless
Wendy :)

I am so sorry, Sandra. Praying for your healing and recovery.

For many there is mourning , for others shock, others get angry, some we are in pain, some we got phantom pain like an amputee.
All are normal reactions, now is not the time to hide feelings, but if one has depression, anxiety , or trouble sleeping, get medications, they are not for life.
Can help with the surgery, treatment, going into instant menopause because of chemo.
For friends and family is time of lots of hugs, surprise with meals, babysitting, clean house.
Go to a support group, lists of them are in Reach to Recovery.
When time passes you will be amazed of your strength and the new you like a butterfly will emerge.

We are here to encourage you, keep reading these posts. I had a 3 and 4 year old when I went through the chemo. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There are great meds to keep you comfortable. I never threw up. Isabelle1954