Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I am amazed that the 3 of you didn't have much pain, I would have though it would be painful since it is a sensitive spot. You ladies are super heroes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I've had lumpectomy, then a mastectomy a few weeks later, and a second mastectomy 2 years after that. I think I took a total of 4 prescription pain pills, mostly in halves, as I found them very constipating. Since the surgeries are external and not invasive, there is not that much pain that can't be controlled with Tylenol. I think I took more pills after lapiroscopic (sp?) gall bladder surgery than I did after the breast surgeries! Hugs, joeysmom03 wrote: I am amazed that the 3 of you didn't have much pain, I would have though it would be painful since it is a sensitive spot. You ladies are super heroes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Reba. I had a lumpectomy on Dec.20th. I found the vicodin they gave me made the nausea I was feeling worse. The only true pain relief was sleep. I am still feeling lingering effects of the anesthesia but Dr. thinks I'm just sensitive to it. Good Luck. - -- In breastcancer2 , " janie8002000 " <jojane500@a...> wrote: > > 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...
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