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I am booked for surgery on 31st for a lumpectomy + and have had calls from my two sisters who are nurses telling me I should be having a mastectomy instead. My surgeon went over everything carefully...
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Hi Kester
Sorry you are feeling down. Hope you are feeling happier soon.
Sounds like you've made your own decision about surgery - which is a hugely positive step forwards! Like you, I weighed up the pros and cons of my surgery choices.Some choices were scarier than others! but I carefully considered them all, including the potential risks and consequences.
We are all different - and unique! Other people may have different opinions, based on their own knowledge, experience and needs - but they are not you.
If their 'advice' isn't helpful, let it go - destress! Just politely agree to disagree with them - and encourage them, in your own way, to accept, and respect, your decision.
Once I'd made my surgery decision, with support from my medical team, I had a clearer focus on me - with a future! I learnt to listen to my needs more closely and to be kinder to myself, especially post surgery - which, I'm sure, nurtured my resilience.
So keep taking good care of yourself.
All the best for your surgery - and beyond!
Cheers
Di