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Emotional speed bumps
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to prepare for life post-mastectomy. I got my diagnosis a week ago and have been managing well, but then I tried to join a FB group for people going flat and got hit...
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I went flat two weeks ago and am doing really well so far. There’s still plenty of recovery to go but so far it’s been sh***y but survivable. I’ve been able to sleep much better than I thought.
I bought a wedge pillow that’s been great for sleeping at first, plus for just sitting up in bed.
I live in Paris, so it’s winter here, so I’ve been wearing a mix of button up pyjamas, a zip up hoodie and soft flannel shirts.
I haven’t recovered enough to be trying lots of outfits and know what I’ll feel confident in yet but I went to lunch in a denim shirt and didn’t feel conspicuous but obviously this will be really personal.
Will you have chemo before or after?
Thank you!
Regarding treatment, all I know so far is mastectomy, probably followed by hormone blockers, based on the assumption that the cancer is still contained in my left breast.
I only had my staging scans today, and I'll get the results on January 8. That will let us know whether that assumption is correct and inform our treatment plan.