Mastectomy
Hello ladies, I’m 32 yo with HER2 positive breast cancer. I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy and i’m 3 weeks away from finishing my Abraxane+herceptin+perjeta treatment. I will be having a mas...
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Hi @Vetty I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I can assure you that you will be alright! It’s the hardest part of having BC, but you will be surprised how strong our bodies are to recover and adjust!
In my experience, I was told by my plastic surgeon that I have a small frame and not enough fat to have an autologous reconstruction. So I was limited to having an implant reconstruction, that was done over 2 stages.
In my experience, I was told by my plastic surgeon that I have a small frame and not enough fat to have an autologous reconstruction. So I was limited to having an implant reconstruction, that was done over 2 stages.
I had the mastectomy and the first stage reconstruction together. they replaced the breast tissues with an expander, which was temporary, in order to stretch the skin and make room for the new implant. I stayed 5 days in hospital, with manageable pain.
I had my second stage reconstruction 3 month after I finished radiation. I stayed 3 days in hospital. The recovery was faster and so much easier than I expected.
I’m just over 2 month post op and I’m so happy with the results I have. Everyone that knows me and sees me in bikinis, tells me that it’s impossible for anyone to tell that I had BC.
you are currently in the darkest stop of this journey. It will only get better from here! Stay strong!
I’m just over 2 month post op and I’m so happy with the results I have. Everyone that knows me and sees me in bikinis, tells me that it’s impossible for anyone to tell that I had BC.
you are currently in the darkest stop of this journey. It will only get better from here! Stay strong!
I’m here if you ever feel down or want to talk!
I can share my number with you, if it makes it easier.
I wish you all the best! And will mention you in my prayers!
I wish you all the best! And will mention you in my prayers!
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