Surgery next week

@Nicki_33 best wishes for your surgery, sending healing vibes Xx 

Thanks Margie. I was pretty lucky that once I worked out I was allergic to Maxillon and that I managed the chemo better with a higher white blood cell count, I felt pretty good after each round. Had my genetic testing quite early on in the process - no BRCA gene but they can't rule out an unknown genetic defect as several women in my family have been affected. I still chose the mastectomy option because of my age and the potential for another primary cancer down the track - plus after breast feeding my first child for almost 12 months, my boobs have taken a bit of a battering so will look so much better once they've been reconstructed! lol
Surgery is Thursday arvo so not long now!! x

Forgot to mention our kids are 18 and 20 so not nearly as much to organise as you have xxx 

Hi there nicki I was diagnosed in may also with triple negative stage 2a grade 3 BC age 44 had L mastectomy all lymph nodes clear had 8 removed scans all clear had other boob off yesterday (my choice as a preventative)  had the genetic test as I'm 44 no family history and had the triple neg so you will qualify too. I have to wait another 6 weeks or so for that result I haven't had the reconstruction and am not planning on it at this stage but would definitely do it if I was your age. You are a bloody legend getting through the dose dense while pregnant too. Good luck with your surgery and good to hear you have such good support take all the help you can get . Hugs margie

Thanks everyone. Spoke with the nurse yesterday and went through a few things which was good. I've lined up a cleaner for while I'm in hospital so hopefully that will help make things easier. Another lovely hurdle I didn't mention earlier is that we live in the country as well so I'm having to stay with family before and after surgery as they're not keen on me making the 2 and a half hour trip so soon. So I'm having to pack so much stuff for me as well as the kids.

Hi Carly, yes, I had chemo first as my lump was over 2x3cm in size. The chemo worked really well and they think all that's left is just scar tissue.

Thanks for your advice and support. Will keep you posted on how I'm travelling! x

Hi nikki

i can't help you surgery wise but I will also be have a BMX in February. 

Just wanted to msg you and show my support to you. I am also a young mum with triple negative BC. I was diagnosed when my son was about to turn one. It seems you had chemo first too? Carly xx

I only had a single mastectomy with no reconstruction and that was bad enough although I did also have all my underarm nodes removed in a second surgery and that was possibly why I had more trouble with the arm. I don't think you will be able or allowed to lift anything more than about 5kg which will be a problem with little ones so you will need your family to help you. Hanging out washing was also out for me as was vacuuming floors. I had to hang my bathroom towel down on a lower hanger as it was difficult to reach up for several weeks. You will have to do arm exercises religiously to bring back the full use of them so pay attention to you physiotherapists instructions. Its a day by day thing but you do come good. <3

I had the same procedure and still have my expanders, changeover date to be set next week hopefully. It will be quite painful  so ensure you have regular pain relief and lots of pillows. You might even find  sleeping in a recliner more comfortable for a while. I found by the 6 week mark I suddenly was much more comfortable and now feel quite good even though  they are firm.

Here is a link with what might help to take to hospital. Hope all goes well and look forward to an update. Ask any questions no natter how small.

http://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/information-sheets.html