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This web site or any of the links from it are not intended as a replacement for medical care. To this end we are unable to offer any information regarding specific medical conditions/diagnosis. Every effort has been made to make sure the info on this site is accurate CHORLEYS ANGELS can’t accept liability for any of the information supplied by the links on this site. Chorleys Angels is not a charity, neither is it able to offer monetary assistance for visitors suffering financial hardship as a result of their diagnosis. |
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The following tips/advice may help you during and after your surgery. All opinions expressed are my own based on personal experience (tram flap re-construction) unless otherwise stated - please disregard the notes that do not apply to you. None of the points listed are meant as a replacement to Medical Care. Please check with your Breast Care Nurse or Consultant prior to using any of the advice on this site. Please note surgery may have changed since these tips were written If you would like to add to these points please contact - Keep up all exercises, it will help with movement in the long term -If you have time prior to the operation, pamper yourself -Have your hair cut in a manageable style -Organise things at home so you aren’t worrying about it when you are in hospital (I produced a book for my partner to help him with useful information, telephone numbers, visiting times, where to find the iron!! etc.,) -Buy combined Shampoo & Conditioner, use Simple or similar products -High Protein diet (helps with healing) Check with Doctor First -Follow advice given by staff at the hospital -Try not to compare yourself with other patients no two cases are alike, we all recover/heal at different rates -Wear short sleeve, button fronted pyjamas it makes any drains you may have easier to manage and also daily examinations -If having an immediate reconstruction wear a soft supporting bra -Go easy on the visitors until you have got in to a routine -Take the time you are in hospital to get as much rest as possible -Don’t beat yourself up if initially progress is slow following your operation -Don’t be afraid to ask for help -Contact CancerBACUP for literature associated with your surgery, it may guide you to ask questions about the operation & recovery etc., -Keep a few things packed in a bag should you need to go back to hospital at anytime
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