News – Tagged "how to manage post surgical drains"

What Is Necessary Comforts For, Anyway?

by Necessary Comforts July 30, 2025

When I came home from my mastectomy I had drains coming out of my body. No one had told me that this would be the case. I was in pain from the surg...

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The Best Thing I Did During My Breast Cancer Journey

by Necessary Comforts May 21, 2025

The Best Thing I Did During My Breast Cancer Journey

Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is scary. A little preparation can help you get through it.

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Preparing For Your Mastectomy

by Necessary Comforts January 10, 2025

If you're having a mastectomy, there are a few things to do before your surgery.

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With A Little Help From My Friends

by Necessary Comforts March 8, 2024

No one had warned me about the drain bulbs that would be attached to my body after my mastectomy.

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