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6 weeks after surgery
Hello everyone its been awhile since I was active here . I’ve had a lot happen in the past few months after my diagnosis. Lumpectomy at end of August. During the operation the nipple lost blood s...
Oh my GOSH, Ann58 - you have been put thru the mill. I am SO sorry that all this has happened to you 😢
I'd suggest that you join both the Reconstruction Private Group, as well as the 'Flat Chat' (those who choose to go flat) so that you can have a chat with those who've done both xx
Group: Choosing breast reconstruction | BCNA Online Network
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Group: Flat Chat - no breast reconstruction | BCNA Online Network
Have they explained WHY all this necrotic tissue is 'hanging around'? You sure woudln't want to have reconstruction and then it happens again :(
Is there any way that they could reduce the size of your good breast & use 'that tissue' to add to your surgical breast? It might be worth raising it as an option as you can't have implants.
I am sure there will be many discussions on becoming a 'monoboober' in the Flat Chat group .... Maybe even have a confidential chat with the Help Line on 1800 500 258? Just to bounce your thoughts off them?
Take care & all the best xx
they haven’t said why this is happening with the tissue. But I believe they made a mistake in the first op by not removing nipple then the 2nd by not stitching it up correctly. But of course, it’s their word against mine.
I’ve decided to seek a second opinion away from the current hospital that I go to. I’ve found 3 that I can go to so I’ll call tomorrow. I don’t trust the Drs that I’m seeing now.
I have a counsellor and I’m seeing her tomorrow.
The Dr today said things to me that were without studies to back it up. She hadn’t even looked at my notes. So I cannot go back to her.
I’ve made decisions that some won’t agree with but they are my choices. And I expect Drs to respect that.