Deciding on Reconstruction or not
I am having a hard time deciding. Any thoughts on living without a breast, I feel like I will ok in theory but then I wonder what the reality will be like. I am 48 years old and married, my husband i...
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HI, like Lara I underwent bilateral mastectomies with tissue expanders about 4 weeks ago, while not a walk in the park it is certainly doable, I cant have morphine so managed on panadol/panadeine only, was up and about the next day, and the only thing that kept me in hospital was the drains, my surgeon doesnt allow people to go home with them, I have a bit of an issue with an unclear margin, which I will hopefully get sorted soon, and a small seroma(fliud built up) but have been doing most things since 2 weeks post, still have a bit of discomfort now and then and my scars will need a lot of work at exchange, but I am sure I will get there and believe it is a good option, good luck for your future descisions and treatment.
Cheers NArelle