Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Hi! I had a mastectomy and had no pain what so ever. I never took any pain meds at the hospital either so I can't help you out there. Maybe some of the other ladies can answer your question for you. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Post op pain relief Thank you all for the kind welcome. I know I said I needed someone to yell at, but since I am not usually one to yell, that was probably all there was to it ! Just knowing that I can yell at someone seemed to relieve the need to. LOL I saw my surgeon today and my surgery is set for Jan 7th. I will have a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes dissection. What do you all suggest for post op pain relief? Do hot and/or cold packs help? I would like to have these things available if they are of benefit.I am still so early in the process that I do not know what questions to ask you all yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I also had a mastectomy and would only say the pain was annoying, not that much pain. Morphine was offered right after surgery but I just didn't want it. I took hardly anything in the hospital, maybe a tylenol or two in the first few days. Then, nothing after that. About your lumpectomy I don't know. I wouldn't fear it at all, pain wise. You are just nervous about results, I know. That part all passes when you know the pathology of your tumor and your treatment plan gets worked out and is clearer. Then, I gradually became MUCH calmer. Janie > Hi! > I had a mastectomy and had no pain what so ever. I never took any pain meds at the hospital either so I can't help you out there. Maybe some of the other ladies can answer your question for you. I will keep you in my prayers. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > http://www.cancerclub.com > Post op pain relief > > > > Thank you all for the kind welcome. I know I said I needed someone to > yell at, but since I am not usually one to yell, that was probably > all there was to it ! Just knowing that I can yell at someone seemed > to relieve the need to. LOL > I saw my surgeon today and my surgery is set for Jan 7th. I will have > a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes dissection. What do you all suggest > for post op pain relief? Do hot and/or cold packs help? I would like > to have these things available if they are of benefit. > I am still so early in the process that I do not know what questions > to ask you all yet! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Same here but I do have a high tolerance for pain so ask if you need something. Doris > Hi! > I had a mastectomy and had no pain what so ever. I never took any pain meds at the hospital either so I can't help you out there. Maybe some of the other ladies can answer your question for you. I will keep you in my prayers. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > http://www.cancerclub.com > Post op pain relief > > > > Thank you all for the kind welcome. I know I said I needed someone to > yell at, but since I am not usually one to yell, that was probably > all there was to it ! Just knowing that I can yell at someone seemed > to relieve the need to. LOL > I saw my surgeon today and my surgery is set for Jan 7th. I will have > a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes dissection. What do you all suggest > for post op pain relief? Do hot and/or cold packs help? I would like > to have these things available if they are of benefit. > I am still so early in the process that I do not know what questions > to ask you all yet! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi, I am sorry I can't help you with the pain relief questions. I had a mastectomy and haven't been in any pain at all (they cut through all the nerves), did not even take (or wanted) painkillers and although 15 nodes were removed, I was driving my car 5 days after the op. But I am sure other ladies on here can answer your question. I wish you good luck and will keep everything possible crossed for your op in January!! Hugs, Ike NL, 49, ex VIN, recovering from BC, upcoming HR www.paraveterinary.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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