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Scheduled for Surgery May 2025? Gather here for support!

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  • miechpat12
    miechpat12 Posts: 3

    Hi All,

    Had a double mastectomy with Goldilocks flap procedure on 5/5/25. Spent one night in the hospital which was difficult because the alarms on all my machines would not stop pinging.

    I overpacked. The most useful thing I ever bought is a traveler pillow, a mastectomy pillow with pockets, plastic straws and wipes.

    At home keep on swapping between my recliner and bed. My sleep is really bad and I feel exhausted to the point of crying. Pain is really minimal.

    I guess patience is what is needed. Good luck to all