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Lucy · 01-18-2015, 05:56 PM

Hands down, no contest, chemo was much worse than the mastectomy. With the mastectomy I had some range of movement issues, which is to be expected, and that was it. I couldn't reach things for a while and couldn't lift a lot but otherwise the only "discomfort" I remember was during the first couple of days trying to get up from the couch (because it's a deep couch). I remedied that by putting some large pillows behind me so that I didn't have to "work" to get up. Other than that, I didn't have pain or sickness at all with the mastectomy. I didn't have to take pain pills either, although I think some sort of "pain booster" shot was given during the surgery.

Chemo, on the other hand, was much worse than I expected. So definitely, chemo was worse for me.

Good luck with your sister. Sending good vibes that all will go well.

01-18-2015, 05:56 PM	#3
Lucy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 293	Re: Surgery pending for sister. Hands down, no contest, chemo was much worse than the mastectomy. With the mastectomy I had some range of movement issues, which is to be expected, and that was it. I couldn't reach things for a while and couldn't lift a lot but otherwise the only "discomfort" I remember was during the first couple of days trying to get up from the couch (because it's a deep couch). I remedied that by putting some large pillows behind me so that I didn't have to "work" to get up. Other than that, I didn't have pain or sickness at all with the mastectomy. I didn't have to take pain pills either, although I think some sort of "pain booster" shot was given during the surgery. Chemo, on the other hand, was much worse than I expected. So definitely, chemo was worse for me. Good luck with your sister. Sending good vibes that all will go well.