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rhopkins
Member
11 years ago

Awaiting mastectomy and reconstruction

Hi Ladies, Haven't been on here in a while, so I thought I'd put up a quick post! Im currently awaiting surgery for mastectomy and reconstruction of the left breast which will be performed this Fri...
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Kazzi
Member
11 years ago

Hi Rachel,

I was wondering how you're going!  All the best for Friday.  Imagine us to be your own cyber cheer squad cheering you on from the side lines. 

As the surgery comes closer, it's normal to feel really nervous.  I don't have any advice for post reconstruction as I had my mastectomy 2 weeks ago and really wasn't in the position for immediate reconstruction as my boob from previous surgeries was so inflamed and I still didn't know what I was facing.  Reconstruction for me will be later.

Take analgesia that's offered which will allow you to move and get active as soon as possible. The underarm region can be more painful and that's usually where one of the drains is from.  The nurses gave me a little carry bag for the drain as I wandered the corridors and went home with the drain too.

All the best,

Karen xx