Newly diagnosed and need support
Hi all, I’ve been reading here for the past couple of weeks but finally have the courage to reach out and ask for help. I’m really struggling right now. I was diagnosed just before Xmas with lobular b...
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Hi @Liz27,
I was diagnosed with lobular cancer in my right breast in November 2020. I had a benign lump in my left breast and all the tests you've had done as well. I opted for a double mastectomy and diep flap reconstruction at the same time. So I had the benefit of what was essentially a tummy tuck and woke up with two nice looking boobies. I am now just over 4 weeks post surgery and it's gone quickly. From diagnosis to surgery was only a month to the day because there was a cancellation just before Christmas and I grabbed it. I'm glad too. I didn't want more time to worry, overthink, search the internet and generally exhaust myself with options and what ifs. Don't be me wrong, it's good to be informed and know what your options are. I decided I didn't want to worry about my other breast for another 5 years and potentially go through surgery all over again but they'd have to take muscle from my back or thigh to rebuild the right breast. This way I had symmetry and the worry is gone.
I'm getting along really well since surgery and back to driving and more normal activities. I'm very glad I got things sorted quick smart. I'm happy to chat to your further about the op and what it's like afterwards if you would like to pm me.
All the best for your surgery. Be gentle with yourself, and you are allowed to feel any way you want to.
Sooz
I was diagnosed with lobular cancer in my right breast in November 2020. I had a benign lump in my left breast and all the tests you've had done as well. I opted for a double mastectomy and diep flap reconstruction at the same time. So I had the benefit of what was essentially a tummy tuck and woke up with two nice looking boobies. I am now just over 4 weeks post surgery and it's gone quickly. From diagnosis to surgery was only a month to the day because there was a cancellation just before Christmas and I grabbed it. I'm glad too. I didn't want more time to worry, overthink, search the internet and generally exhaust myself with options and what ifs. Don't be me wrong, it's good to be informed and know what your options are. I decided I didn't want to worry about my other breast for another 5 years and potentially go through surgery all over again but they'd have to take muscle from my back or thigh to rebuild the right breast. This way I had symmetry and the worry is gone.
I'm getting along really well since surgery and back to driving and more normal activities. I'm very glad I got things sorted quick smart. I'm happy to chat to your further about the op and what it's like afterwards if you would like to pm me.
All the best for your surgery. Be gentle with yourself, and you are allowed to feel any way you want to.
Sooz