Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Hello I had lumpectomy few weeks ago.

(1)Were you in pain for days weeks after? - Felt little to no real pain, just tenderness...took the 600 ibuphrofen about 24 hours.
(2) Can you wash your hair and shower normal after? If not, how many days before you can do so? - Was told after 24 hours could shower wash hair as usual.
(3) anyone here has DCIS and not have radiation after? Mine was Grade 3 DCIS Pagets so I am meeting with radiation oncologist Initial Consultation, for treatment starting hopefully shortly thereafter. I hope I feel connected with this radialogist, and if I feel comfortable with the way she answers my questions, etc. I will not seek 2nd opinion.

The Mayo Clinic support group is very helpful in insights, questions to ask providers, etc. Wishing you the best dear.

Obviously, everyone is different. I had my lumpectomy February 3rd and biopsy on 3 lymph nodes. I was in alot of pain and im on hydrocodone for chronic back pain. I couldn't shower for 5 days, just sponge bath. Then developed a seroma. Doctor most likely will have you wear a ace wrap, which gave me some security, however, hard to sleep. Not what you wanted to hear, but I wish someone would've told me what to expect. No radiation. My cells require 4 chemotherapy infusions. 1st was April 13th. A whole new set of difficulties. All from a stage 1, 1cm , triple negative lump!!! Prayers to you. I hope you have help at home.

@missycat Thank you for sharing your experience, it's good to know going in what would happen, to help prepare. How are you doing with the chemotherapy infusions? Hope you're doing well. Sending prayers and good vibes.