How long do you think a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery should take?
Is it probable to arrive during eleven am, have the mastectomy as well as reconstructive operation (to the full b crater from the AA cup) as well as leave by contend 3:30 or 3:45?
I had a lumpectomy and axial node clearance. I was hospitalised for several days. I heal quickly, had no reaction to anasthetic and was asking to be allowed home the next day.
A friend of mine was in for a mastectomy, she was in the hospital for three days so they could drain the wound and watch for infection. They also had to make sure the drain was complete with a hose they inserted before she went home and she had to apply compresses to keep the fluid draining, that took three weeks to finally heal. They wouldn’t do reconstruction til the surgery was completely healed… then decided chemo would be administered to be sure no cancer cells were in her blood stream. Unfortunately for her, the cancer spread and she has been on chemo for a year.. still no reconstruction of her breast at this time. But in saying that, everyone is different and recovery time varies, but highly doubtful she would be out the same day.
I believe they can do a mastectomy and a reconstruction at the same time. I believe that is what Christine Applegate had done. My wife had a mastectomy and was out the next day.
You should allow the patient time to relax, my wife did spend the night in the hospital. The body needs time to heal.
The time frame you are describing sounds more like a biopsy. Even a lumpectomy requires multiple days in-hospital.
The normal in-hospital recovery time for a mastectomy is 5 to 10 days. Variation is based on the patient’s age, general health status, and whether any post-surgical complications arise. Variation is also based on which country the procedure is being performed in. For example, a Hong Kong hospital will keep a surgery patient admitted longer than an American hospital.
The first 24 to 48 hours after surgery pose significant challenges from a pain management and patient mobility standpoint. Patients are typically receiving strong pain medication via IV during this period.
Mother in law had a lumpectomy as an out-patient. Her recovery time at home was a bit slow tho. Patients really should be hopitalized overnight even with a lumpectomy. Personal/Medical opinion? Due to insurance, most are rushed to leave the hospital. This in itself can sometimes present risk.
Mother in law had a lumpectomy as an out-patient. Her recovery time at home was a bit slow tho. Patients really should be hopitalized overnight even with a lumpectomy. Personal/Medical opinion? Due to insurance, most are rushed to leave the hospital. This in itself can sometimes present risk.
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lo_mcg
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
No it isn’t.
After a mastectomy you will stay in hospital at least overnight; I was in for a week.
And if you had reconstruction at the same time, you would be recovering for longer.
Reconstruction is a major operation, much more so than mastectomy. It takes several hours, sometimes as long as 14 hours.
And as you seem to be talking about either a double mastectomy and recon or enhancement of the unaffected breast, it will take longer.
Tarkarri
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
This is not day surgery!
An overnight stay should be the minimum required.
I had a lumpectomy and axial node clearance. I was hospitalised for several days. I heal quickly, had no reaction to anasthetic and was asking to be allowed home the next day.
notalonewithcancer
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
A friend of mine was in for a mastectomy, she was in the hospital for three days so they could drain the wound and watch for infection. They also had to make sure the drain was complete with a hose they inserted before she went home and she had to apply compresses to keep the fluid draining, that took three weeks to finally heal. They wouldn’t do reconstruction til the surgery was completely healed… then decided chemo would be administered to be sure no cancer cells were in her blood stream. Unfortunately for her, the cancer spread and she has been on chemo for a year.. still no reconstruction of her breast at this time. But in saying that, everyone is different and recovery time varies, but highly doubtful she would be out the same day.
Dave
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I believe they can do a mastectomy and a reconstruction at the same time. I believe that is what Christine Applegate had done. My wife had a mastectomy and was out the next day.
You should allow the patient time to relax, my wife did spend the night in the hospital. The body needs time to heal.
What’s the rush?
BSherman
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
The time frame you are describing sounds more like a biopsy. Even a lumpectomy requires multiple days in-hospital.
The normal in-hospital recovery time for a mastectomy is 5 to 10 days. Variation is based on the patient’s age, general health status, and whether any post-surgical complications arise. Variation is also based on which country the procedure is being performed in. For example, a Hong Kong hospital will keep a surgery patient admitted longer than an American hospital.
The first 24 to 48 hours after surgery pose significant challenges from a pain management and patient mobility standpoint. Patients are typically receiving strong pain medication via IV during this period.
DarMorgan
March 4th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Mother in law had a lumpectomy as an out-patient. Her recovery time at home was a bit slow tho. Patients really should be hopitalized overnight even with a lumpectomy. Personal/Medical opinion? Due to insurance, most are rushed to leave the hospital. This in itself can sometimes present risk.
DarMorgan
March 4th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Mother in law had a lumpectomy as an out-patient. Her recovery time at home was a bit slow tho. Patients really should be hopitalized overnight even with a lumpectomy. Personal/Medical opinion? Due to insurance, most are rushed to leave the hospital. This in itself can sometimes present risk.
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