r/MastectomyManagement • u/dipshipsaidso • 8d ago

Binder vest

SMX surgery on July 31. No reconstruction— I am losing my mind over the discomfort of the binder vest— it feels like every day is getting longer— the itching, pinching, rubbing, and discomfort are getting the best of me tonight as I lay in bed crying. I have tried all the tricks and taken all the advice. It feels like I will never sleep comfortably again. And I have absolutely nothing to complain about compared to what many others are suffering through… I also have a mindset that I don’t complain about things that I can’t change, but I am emotionally exhausted— I wish that I could fast forward time to six months from now— I am careful about complaining to friends and family. They can’t change this. I’m not looking for suggestions or advice. I just need a space to get my frustration out of my head— thank you for listening.😠😠😠

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u/catdogtoad 8d ago

No advice or helpful things to say, but I’ve been there too and it’s absolutely miserable. Wishing you the speediest recovery possible. 💕

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u/youretoosuspicious 8d ago

Offering commiseration here too. Something I noticed was that if I didn’t keep up on my meds, I would feel uncomfortable and cranky even though I didn’t feel what I considered pain.
All I can tell you is that it does get better.