Upcoming surgery
I’m going for a single mastectomy of my right breast, with an over the muscle expander, on Friday and was wondering if anyone has any recovery tips? I’ll be in hospital for 7 days. Also, did anyo...
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I didn’t have any reconstruction so my experience is different but I certainly had a very strong sense of disbelief prior to my surgery - how could this be happening? How could I be agreeing? Short answer because I wanted my cancer gone. Not so much wanting to be well (I had never felt sick up
to that point!) but cancer free. I’d have possibly gone for a lumpectomy had it been offered, but with eight years hindsight, I am glad I didn’t. No issues about margins. Best wishes for a rapid recovery and feeling good about your choices.
to that point!) but cancer free. I’d have possibly gone for a lumpectomy had it been offered, but with eight years hindsight, I am glad I didn’t. No issues about margins. Best wishes for a rapid recovery and feeling good about your choices.