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Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

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I had a single masectomy and went home the same day.
Having button or zippered shirts are very helpful.
Have most used kitchen items at lower level so you don't have to reach up.
Make some meals ahead of time and freeze some.
Paper plates.
Wet wipes are nice till allowed to shower.
Night gowns that zip up.
I bought hoodies from Amazon that had inside pockets for drains.
Some people make a sash belt that they can hang drains from.
I propped up pillows in bed to sleep.
Thinking of you and wishing a good recovery.
Sending hugs.

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@dolphina3 Hello,

You have such wonderful suggestions.

I am considering a bilateral mastectomy and your suggestions are insightful and thoughtful.

I can imagine there may be stress following a mastectomy . I found the Belle Roth Naperstek MSW FREE You Tube guided imagery to be helpful.

Best

Susan