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9 years ago

Final Countdown 3 days to go for Mastectomy and Diep Flap reconstruction....YIKES!!!!!!

Hello My Fellow Courageous Beautiful Friends!!!! Well a few weeks ago I wasn't traveling very well, as we know too well that emotional roller coaster! I have since had an appointment with a Psychologist I saw 3 yrs ago and it was invaluable. It helped incredibly to try and put it all into perspective. She pointed out that our logical thinking comes from the frontal lobe but unfortunately my emotional body hasnt caught up to the logic of whats happening eventhough I know it has to happen because it makes sense. The other thing she pointed out is the attachment I have to my physicality and all my bits and pieces, of course am human this is what we are...but this is not the essence of who I am..I am so much more than that and the irony is when people see me they dont see my physicality they see the depths of the person I am. Somehow separating myself a little in that way has helped with letting go. The other thing was she said I was grieving, grieving the loss of my breast, grieving the struggle the past 6 years all very valid and is important. I feel I turned a corner. I finished work yesterday and the reality hit as I drove home in tears even at my age wishing my MUM was here to wipe them away...OH DEAR LOL So honestly?? I am incredibly nervous!!! and yeah scared of the whole thing, the pain of it, recovery...the end result...but am calm and trying to do one day at a time...just get to Monday and get to surgery thats all!!!! PHEW!!! 

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  • Cath!! my BC Sister LOL, my partner is coming on Saturday and sadly my kids are packing and leaving for their Dads and its also my Mums Anniversay OH BOY!!! My Dad is coming for the day and going back to Anglesea. My Dad will then come back about 4 days after I am home to tag team! OHHH I hope you are right!!! so nervous!!! Thanks heaps Cath!!! Hugs xoxoxo
  • Hello Melinda my BC sister, just think you are so very very close to the finishing line. When do your partner and your dad arrive?? You are going to come through this with flying colours. Huge hugs Xx Cath
  • Ann-Marie Thank you! I guess thats what I love about this Forum, is everyone GETS IT!!! so many experiences shared by all that truly helps, encourages and inspires us all, it doesnt get better than that! xo
  • I remember you saying that Cate OMG I dont know how you did it!! You had the Diep Flap?? My Plastic Surgeon said I wont be able to go back to work for minimum 12 weeks. Due to the nature of my job, I work with Autistic Children and its physical and unfortunately I get injured a bit and cannot afford that anymore. 
  • It easy to understand why you are such a wonderful and encouraging support to all us ladies. You have been through so much yourself, how good that you have found such a helpful Psychologist. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Mel on Mon, I know, as you also do, you will come through with flying colours.
    Anne-Marie
  • Hey.... you will be fine, i have had this surgery not one but twice... both boobs at different times... yes big surgery but i rscovered well, both times & was back at work in 3 weeks...

    I will be thinking of you Monday