Post Mastectomy expectations

[jille]

Realize that it differs from person to person.. I am curious as to when others of the Pink Sisterhood began to function in a moderately normal fashion, what normal activities were resumed when? I have had a left mastectomy, athletic gal, age 46 on 12/09.  Family very aggitated that I am feeling up to doing simple tasks for myself, it is useless to assure everyone that I wouldn't do anything that caused discomfort.  Sincerely wonder if I am out of line?

[boninclyde]

When I woke up from my masectomy August 25th, 2006 I did not need any pain meds. The next day I was home doing laundry. Wish you well.

[jille]

Okay, that's impressive.  Can't say that I felt quite that good, but it has always been my thought that the sooner you adjust back to a normal life, the better and faster the healing process.  I'm happy for you! Thx for the input!

[Bonds]

boninclyde and Jille,

My left Mastectomy will be on the 12/19/06.
It made me feel much better reading you both were up and about quickly. That was one of my concerns.
Thank you for sharing.

[jille]

Best wishes for you tomorrow!  Keep in touch!

[boninclyde]

Just wondering how you are doing?

[jille]

...anyday here now girl... what's up w/ you?

[boninclyde]

I was just thinking about you. How are you doing?

[peekawho]

I was up on a horse on my 7th post op day with my first mastectomy.  Was back to work in 10 days, though I did take it easy.  

My doc said do what you feel like doing.  I'm not quite sure he had quite visualized riding a horse, though.

[vermontgirlII]

how are you doing??

[Bonds]

Hello,

I am sorry it took me so long to come back to the forum.
I am doing wonderful.
I enjoyed the Holidays with my family so very much. I was so happy I decided to do this before the Holiday.
I just got my staples out yesterday.
I am still a little tender/sore but nothing to cry about, just glad the staples are gone.

Now I have to work on the fact that my bathroom scale has been lying to me for a very long time now! When they weighed me at the hospital, it said I weighed more then my scale.
Bad scale! lol

So my husband and I are going to work on this problem together, "The scale lied to him too"; by eating better and walking each afternoon around the track up at the park.

Again, I am sorry it took me so long to come back.
Bless you all.

[boninclyde]

I am so glad you are feeling good. Wow, I did not know they still used staples.

You have to watch them scales. I walk in the winter and swim in the summer. This year I have been walking 3 1/2 months now and I have lost not one pound. Everyone says I am gaining weight from building muscle. Yeah right! Anyways I am doing it to be stronger, it clears my mind, it's a special time with my husband and well yeah I was hoping to drop a pound or two. Don't get on the scales at all. Before you start measure your body. That will keep you going. I have lost a few inches but it is discouraging not to lose the weight. Maybe that will be next. Best of luck.

[jille]

Good to hear from you, had me a bit worried there!  

Somebody sent me a poem, can't remember it other than the message it impies:  Going to heaven gleefully grasping a margarita in one hand, and vanilla fudge in the other.

A rather overweight friend sent it to me, she called herself "fluffy".

Just stay happy.

[boninclyde]

How are you doing? What other treatment will you have?