This mastectomy thing is a breeze!

[PennyK]

5. I'm actually not in pain

They gave me 5 mg 'codones in the hospital, but they weren't obsessive about it. I have a bottle of them to use, but I don't really need them...or anything. Yes, sleeping is awkward, but I've had my share of alternate sleeping positions, thanks to extreme acid indigestion from chemo. I can sleep on my back with a couple of pillows to elevate my upper half a bit.
I'm retired and I don't really have to do anything I don't want to, so I have it very easy. My activities consist of preparing simple dinners, sitting in front of my desktop computer, and sewing while watching TV.
I called the surgeon and got the OK to go out tomorrow, so I will have to deal with dressing for the public (or Publix in my case lol). Pulled out a bunch of bras to see what will work with the little puff form I bought...I have a few with some moderate lining, and I think I can make it work.
Biggest annoyance is the drain, but I figured out an easy way to handle it in the shower. I grabbed a length of elastic, tied it loosely around my neck, and safety-pinned the drain bottle to it. Voila! And I was able to get that last sticky bandage off once it was wet enough.