Awaiting mastectomy and reconstruction

Hi Rachel

Friday will soon be here then become a distant memory. 

As long as you like and trust your medical team you will be OK.  It is all very daunting but ask every question you can think of, even ones which you feel are 'silly' - they aren't - and the answers will give you strength.  Knowledge is power.

I had a mastectomy last year but was not offered any reconstruction at the time - it all happened so fast and I had no options at all.  I have got through it with the help of lovely ladies on this site.  When you feel 'alone' jump on and someone will talk with you.

My hospital stay went from the expected 3 nights to 7 due to complications and extra surgeries but it went by quickly - you will find the staff are so good - and I made jokes about myself which made them laugh with me. Laughter is good medicine.

As soon as your specialists give you the all clear to move around start walking around the ward.  Talk short trips to begin with and increase it each day - this will aid your recovery.  I began with taking my drainage tubes and drip but the latter soon disappeared.

Apart from the exercise, you will soon begin to chat with other 'walkers' and that makes the time pass quickly.

Good luck for Friday and we will all be watching for your next post.

Hugs and prayers for a restful hospital stay ...

Summer  :-)