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Are there any items I need to purchase for my at home care after my lumpectomy?

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Alexander City, AL
August 18, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you!

August 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you!!

August 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member: and a little pillow for under your armpit if you have any nodes taken. Helps minimize the skin-on-skin contact which can be irritating. 🩷

August 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member: Not really i dont think...I had a full right side mastectomy and slept fine in my own bed that night. I had a zip-front post surgical camisole to hold my drain (not sure if you will have a drain..?) but aside from that I didn't really need anything special. You might want to bring a little pillow to put between you and the seatbelt for the right home. Wishing you all the best on your surgery and a speedy recovery! 💕🩷

August 18, 2023

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