5 things you should not do after a double mastectomy

1. throw up (it hurts and your pain meds don’t help you)
2. hiccup ( I know you can’t control this,but wow does it hurt)
3. cough
4. sneeze (again you can’t control it, but WOW – OUCH!!!)
5. laugh – laughter is the best medicine, but a no, no for a week or so

Things I do recommend: eat pudding when taking pain medicine( so it stays down), pain medicine and use ice packs a lot.  That means don’t worry about the heating bill ; turn the heat up and bundle up.  Also, sleep a lot and make sure you have comfy pillows for your head, shoulders, knees and arm pits.  Yep, you read that right; your arm pits. Oh and don’t forget the pillow to hold when you hug your little one(s).  You will also need button up shirts  and pajama shirts for a few weeks.  Along with a lanyard to hold your drains when you shower. I hope this helps!

Stay strong and take care!