Just Diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed and have seen my surgeon. I have been referred to a plastics surgeon and I am currently weighing up whether to go down the reco path using trans flap from the tummy. Based...
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I was diagnosed 11months ago and made the decision to have a mastectomy and delay reconstruction until later so I could decrease recovery time and risk of complications in order to start chemo ASAP. I started chemo 3 weeks later and also had radiation . Since I have always known I will have a recon this has helped me enormously psychologically with the body change. I feel the loss of nipple well worth the benefits gained..
Today am recovering from ovary removal and next step is recon which will be tram. I am working on my fitness and diet so when I have the recon I am physically and mentally fit to recover as well as possible.
My heart goes out to you at this time. Accept the love that is out there and know you will get through this one day at a time.
A big hug to you and take care of yourself first . Angela