How to plan for your mastectomy surgery

Advice on how to live your breast life after a double mastectomy. Watch as I recommend sleeping arrangements, clothing and personal items that are a must have post mastectomy surgery!
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[@dianrobinson6515]

Did you have reconstruction. your breast look fantastic. I am 6 weeks out just one mastectomy...no reconstruction yet on the fence for deciding. I keep filling up with fluid and have has two aspirations with another on the way. You looked so natual. DIAN CINCINNATI

[@desireesanchez6066]

Thank you so much! My surgery is Monday and this was so heloful. You are a breath of fresh air! Love you girl!

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for your kind words!! 🥰

[@calvoniaradford548]

Great tips. You have a pleasant presentation and you are encouraging. I am scheduled for surgery August 30, 2022.

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much! And best of luck on your surgery! 💕

[@anamelendez5812]

Thank you so much Kelly for all your tips. It's hard to find videos with a specific list of items you need for recovery. Next month, April 2020, I will have my bilateral mastectomy so I've been doing a lot of research and this video is so useful. Hope you are doing well. Sending you a big hug as you are so positive and it inspires us all that are going through this process. 💜

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you! We are doing this together! Thinking of you!! 🥰😘

[@anamelendez5812]

@@iamkellythomas Thank you so much for your reply and your support! 💗

[@jjtsmom]

Going in for a double with reconstruction tomorrow, Jan 8. Thank you for all of your great suggestions.

[@iamkellythomas]

Georgette Orwell you got this girl! Sending prayers your way!

[@jjtsmom]

Thank you, Kelly. prayer is powerful. God is goo.

[@altl888]

Hope it all went well for you! A double mastectomy with reconstruction coming soon for me, too.

[@zenafrank6489]

Thanks for sharing your tips and though I am in Australia, I hope to find some of your recommendations on Amazon 💕💗🙏

[@iamkellythomas]

Aw, thank you so much for watching!

[@plumucci]

Kelly thanks for this! They don’t tell you enough. I have my double coming up in June. This is very comforting thanks again

[@ccreel64]

All I can say is thank you! ❤️

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for watching!! 🥰

[@BhaktiRosin108]

Do you know anyone who got a mastectomy who's wheelchair bound? I don't have a support system to help, I don't have use of my legs & I'm looking to get a mastectomy but I'm afraid I won't be allowed to stay in the hospital to get help during recovery

[@filihis]

Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful suggestions. Now I feel a lot more prepared, all thanks to you and all our other sisters out there fighting cancer!!

[@iamkellythomas]

Sending you so much love! 💖

[@agds91078]

Hi Kelly! I’m new to your channel and I’m new to breast cancer, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer stage 2B Nov 5, 2020 and I’m getting ready to do my second chemo Dec 22, 2020, this is the one they say makes you loose your hair. After chemo the plan is for a double mastectomy as well for me. I’m sooo blessed I found your channel. Sending love from southeast Kentucky

[@iamkellythomas]

Aw thank you so much! If you’re on Instagram feel free to follow me on talkischeapxo! Sending love and light to you! 💜

[@agds91078]

@@iamkellythomas hi love and yes I’m on IG too❤️ It’s under @amandabear78

[@teerecords]

Thank you for this, I am preparing for a mastectomy soon and I feel so alone and overloaded with information at the same time. It is really nice to hear first hand from a real person and I appreciate you sharing this

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much for watching!! 💖

[@melissahouse1296]

Can't thank you enough for this vide- just amazing thank you : ))) xx

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much!!

[@joannpitman4073]

What a great presentation im going in for surgery tom Jan 11th going to have breast reconstruction surgery on left that is the breast I had a lumpectomy on they are gonna use my own skin also they will be lifting my left one. My question is what do I do if I have none of these items I've waited to late also, what are other things I can use if I can't order those things. Ty so much

[@iamkellythomas]

Hey girl! How are you doing? How was your surgery?

[@9122mint]

Thank you for this video! I’m helping my mom with her surgery and your video has really helped me prepare physically and mentally for her surgery. It’s scary but you give me hope things will get better

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much! Yes, better things are on the horizon! Sending love!! 💖💖

[@monicaburch1376]

hwasa same here.

[@kyratyson5430]

Thank you so much! This is the best video I've watched so far. Great suggestions. I go on April 29th for double mastectomy with reconstruction this will help.

[@iamkellythomas]

Kyra Tyson thank you so much!! Sending you good vibes later this month for sure! 💕

[@gemsgems1174]

This was very informative, thank you. Having a double mastectomy a week from Monday. Unfortunately I don’t have extra income for all the wonderful things you showed. I’m hoping a belt and safety pins will be helpful.

[@iamkellythomas]

Are you on instagram? There is an organization that maybe able to send you mastectomy items in time for your surgery. Let me know!

[@JH-vg4hc]

Thank you for the great pointers! I love your positive attitude!

[@iamkellythomas]

Aw thank you so much!! 🥰🥰

[@vanessabranch4446]

Thanks

[@T.R.6105]

Will I need a compression bra for a dbl. without reconstruction?

[@iamkellythomas]

It doesn’t hurt to have support on your surgical area. I would talk to your breast surgeon, they may even put you in one of those Elizabeth Pink surgical bras from Masthead.

[@deetorres424]

Have to get up at 3:30 to leave at 4:30 to be over at 5:45 to the hospital for my bilateral mastectomy tomorrow ....♥️♥️♥️

[@iamkellythomas]

Sending you all the love and well wishes for tomorrow!!! 💕

[@08buddysmom]

Love your necklace. Will be having my surgery soon!

[@iamkellythomas]

Best of luck to you! And thank you! 💕

[@tmm6884]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this information!!! I will finish my chemotherapy this Monday and then it's time for the double mastectomy. I feel like there's no way that I will be fully prepared, so you're video is priceless to me. I hope you are in good health and spirits!

[@sunshinerose5831]

Thank you so much for this! I'll be flat January 9th 😬 lol

[@iamkellythomas]

Sunshine Rose thank you so much! Sending good vibes to you for next month!

[@kittykitty8895]

Been ready, grips my husband On the touchy that will

[@priscilliaclemee690]

Thank you so much im happy I got your video. I am having my double mastectomy in November.

[@luckyone4881]

I love your positive vibe ❤️

[@iamkellythomas]

Aw thank you!! You are so kind! 🥰

[@limarybaez2379]

I will go on my bilateral mastectomy on October but I want to prep.. before all that! 🙏🏽

[@mikes3436]

Kelly, thank you for an informative and positive outlook video.

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much for the love!! 💖

[@courtney4298]

Do we need a cat too? Edit: I have mostly everything you mentioned give or take cheap version.. I'll make it work I hope. Lol.. sleep im worried about because my bed i feel is too high to get into and my couch is low and I think that will be hard to get out of lol.. but yea. Thank you for the info.

[@iamkellythomas]

Fun Hikes the cat is the part time care giver LOL! Thank you for watching! Is there anyway you can borrow someone’s recliner or rent one? More importantly, are you getting over or under the muscle? If you’re on IG - hit me up! @talkischeapxo 💓

[@dreamervanroom]

5 months ago was a long time. Can you tell me how you solved that high bed problem?

[@iamkellythomas]

@@dreamervanroom a recliner for sure solves any high bed problem!

[@07734KAT]

Hi Kelly. Thanks much for this helpful video. May I also know what kind of oil you mentioned helps with insomnia? Cbd oil? Thanks again. Hope you're well too.

[@iamkellythomas]

Yes of course! It was CBD oil. I am doing well and I hope you are too! 🥰

[@jessicasimpson7198]

Thank you for sharing I get my mastectomy end of Oct and scared to death

[@goodsmile5170]

Thank you Kelly Thank you for your help

[@珍惜生命]

Thanks.Very helpful.

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@debravance3052]

Hi Kelly, my surgery is scheduled for November16, can you please tell me how I go about borrowing a power recliner? Thank you

[@iamkellythomas]

I’m so sorry just seeing this now, I hope you were able to get your hands on a recliner 🙏🏻

[@soniabrant8094]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for watching!! 🥰🥰

[@matshepochauke]

Thank u so much am doing my mastectomy in weeks u were so helpful I need a lot off though 💕

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you! Sending you so much love and prayers for your upcoming surgery! 💖

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Your biggest helper was watching you intently for almost the whole video. Cats are natural nurses and their purrs are very soothing. Thanks for the info but if I can only have one thing to help with my recovery, give me a cat or maybe 2 of them then they can work in shifts. 😊

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for your sweet comment. That was my boy Tom in the back, out of my 3 cats, he never left my side in bed. He crossed over the rainbow bridge Nov 2020 and I miss him every day 🙏

[@truthgraf1328]

you are absolutely amazing girl!!! thank you so much for your honest heartfelt advice. You are an angel. Having double mastectomy Tuesday, March 3rd

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you! I hope you are feeling well! Sending love! 💕

[@radar8658]

Did you need help from people to do your normal things like warming up food and showering for the first few times? I don’t have help and can’t find someone to help.

[@iamkellythomas]

Yes, moving your arms is tough, definitely see if you can have someone visit the house. Maybe a neighbor or a friend you trust? Sending love ❤️

[@sofiareyes5327]

Thank you for this video, I appreciate it very much, it is very helpful. God bless you!!

[@iamkellythomas]

So glad this video spoke to you! 🥰

[@limarybaez2379]

Your amazing thank you 🙏🏽 I was a little confused with the bed situation!

[@iamkellythomas]

Limary Baez welcome! Definitely get that recliner!! 💓

[@limarybaez2379]

Kelly Thomas I have one Kelly but I am a little scared but I definitely will fight this 💓

[@iamkellythomas]

Limary Baez you got this girl! I’ll be here cheering you on! 🎉

[@dreamervanroom]

To not slide down, RAISE YOUR KNEES.

[@mercyvooku2625]

I will have mine but only one side... I live alone. I’m just a renter. I don’t want to bother my landlad or anyone after. Do you think I need someone to assist me really?

[@iamkellythomas]

Yes I do, you’re going to definitely need assistance with getting around and daily tasks. Best of luck to you! Don’t be afraid to ask for help! 💖

[@letitiasams4581]

Thank you

[@latonyatyer2659]

Thank you so very much for the information!! Blessings to you and your journey!!

[@iamkellythomas]

Sending healing hugs to you! 🫂

[@terrieharrington7390]

thank you for your tips and helpful suggestions....

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for watching!

[@vanipadmavathi3375]

What is cbj oil u suggested for sleep..iam from India d presently iam having chemo..operation will be in3 months..thanku very much for ur practical tips..god bless u..

[@iamkellythomas]

In my experience, cbd will work for awhile and then stop. Have you tried eating a little bit of peanut butter before bed?

[@vanipadmavathi3375]

Hi,how are you? My treatment is also over now..just had first review..everything normal..hope the same with u too..r u regularly going for checkup’s?I am not supposed to eat peanuts..After treatment my bodypain has hit the roof..r u facing any problem similar..Dr.suggested exercises and calcium tablets,but no relief at all..

[@orchid4me]

How did you keep the cat off your chest after surgery? My cats love to jump on me.

[@iamkellythomas]

Definitely a lot of help from by husband playing defense with them lol

[@nadinewyche3353]

I am happy to see this video. I purchased my items on Etsy too; my travel and underarm pillows I got from AnnieBlueStudio and my beautiful drain bags with Lanyard came from Postop Solutions. I have surgery April 13th and thanks to all the research, I am more prepared.

[@iamkellythomas]

Thank you for the love! Isn’t Etsy great? Sending good vibes to you girlfriend! 🥰

[@nadinewyche3353]

Kelly Thomas 🥰

[@lauraprater2300]

Gold

[@sophiawish9772]

Great ideas!

[@iamkellythomas]

Dona Pastian thank you!

[@dreamervanroom]

I have seen drains that pin to your clothes, nothing special to buy.

[@Lilylovesflowerz]

You’re the best! Thank you! Who is your support system?

[@iamkellythomas]

My husband for sure! I am very grateful to have him supporting me! 🥰

[@Sharon-pb7so]

​@@iamkellythomasYou forgot your kitty. I bet she was very attentive during your recovery.

[@MaryMary-xp2lb]

Thank you for great info i have a surgery after two weeks

[@iamkellythomas]

Hope your surgery went well! 💕

[@MaryMary-xp2lb]

@@iamkellythomas Thank you for asking !! It went well & i am back to work 2 weeks ago !! u info helped me a lot . God bless you

[@rachelfrahm829]

Why are you doing it if you don't need it. I've encountered w women doing this and they don't have cancer ...it's so strange weird

[@iamkellythomas]

Don’t need it? I was diagnosed with stage 3C TNBC, I very much needed it. Some women have genetic mutations that predispose them to getting breast cancer so by getting this surgery they are lowering their risk. So maybe that’s what you’re referring to?

[@laurelmcara6544]

Do you have a link to the products?

[@iamkellythomas]

I can TOTALLY do that!

[@iamkellythomas]

Done!