Mastectomy and First Week of Recovery (drains, bruising, meds)

In this video I'm talking about how things are going ten days after my mastectomy surgery--I talk about my energy, meds, activities, memory, wound care and clothing choices. (Remember to consult with your doctor before making any changes to your treatment plan, before or after mastectomy!)


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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Daily routine ten days after mastectomy
0:50 Weaning off of my meds: Tylenol and Gabapentin
1:21 Pain level and pain changes
2:23 My natural pain relief supplements: Curcumin and Boswelia
2:46 My surgical drain was the main source of pain and irritation for the first week
3:12 Bruises associated with my surgical drain after mastectomy
4:10 Using EMLA cream in preparation for removal of my surgical drain, to numb
5:06 My activity level, energy and mental capacity post mastectomy surgery
6:09 Scheduling visits on an almost daily basis to keep from getting bored and depressed
6:42 Sponge bath tips and techniques for post surgery
7:22 Applying manuka honey to my wounds/incisions a week after surgery
8:58 My favorite ice pack for post surgery
9:54 Emotional response to my breast surgery incisions/mastectomy incisions
10:41 Bruising post mastectomy and arnica gel for bruising
11:17 Having a flat chest for the first time, emotional
11:42 My favorite clothes to wear post mastectomy surgery
13:06 Features of shirts to look for for after your mastectomy
13:47 Grateful for gabapentin, for at least three more days, tired of being home
14:51 My next video: goldilocks mastectomy and possible second surgery



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