Third time lucky?

melclarity

@luckyme

Like you I feel a tad greedy I've had it twice in the same breast but 4yrs apart. I was on Tamoxifen and the Oncologist said unfortunately it doesn't work for everyone, it didn't for me so he took me off it and I'm now on Aromasin. I had lumpectomy and radiation first time, however it was aggressive the 2nd time in 2015, so had to have chemo and lumpectomy. 1yr later once I was through treatment and healed, the Oncologist recommended I do the mastectomy, so I did in 2017, however I did do a reconstruction. 

Mentally I'll be honest I struggled with the thought of the Mastectomy, however once I got it right in my head the rest followed beautifully. I'm 4yrs on now from the recon and I haven't looked back, my only thing I have always felt though was, I wish I had done the double with  recon, as then I would have reduced in cup size as well. I also wouldnt have to worry about the right side moving forward. 

All the best to you, it doesn't get easier no matter how many times you go through it, it's just a different challenge each time. Hugs M. x

luckyme

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iserbrown

Best wishes for your upcoming surgery 
Take care

luckyme

Thank you.

Lisa1407

Good luck for the surgery tomorrow @luckyme. I found recover relatively easy. Pain shouldn't be a problem as they can give you medication to ensure you are not in pain. Just remember to tell them if you have pain and accept any meds they offer. No point being a martyr and putting up with pain! I look forward to hearing that you have sailed through the surgery! xx

luckyme

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arpie

All the best for your surgery, @luckyme xx. take care, make haste slowly xx

luckyme

Thanks.