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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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- Hi Mel, your physocologist sounds excellent. The advice she has given you i will take on board. I have not seen a phycologist but gees maybe I should.. that is why find this online posting very helpful.
All the best and goodluck with your operation. Let us know how it goes...xxx - Dear melclarity I had one breast removed and my surgeon did an awesome job in matching my breasts. Flat tummy no problems but I will need specific exercises to regain core strength. Hope your recovery is straight forward <3
- So glad the pain relief is under control and nausea ...now you will start to feel so much better and be able to gain some strength again.
- The worst is done. I'm so glad you're feeling better, you're so brave, thanks for sharing your experience here, Sending big virtual hugs your way.
- Good that it went well Mel. Rest up now and wishing you a speedy recovery xx
- Go Mel!! You are doing great. Onwards and upwards xx
- Glad to hear it went well. Rest up!
- Hi @melclarity - thought I would check in & see how you are going Day 3. Glad you got a better rest last night - makes a huge difference to our outlook, pain management, nausea, energy levels when our bodies are well rested and revived.
Sorry, that this has been my first post to you. I briefly went on the online forum on the w/e and then again yesterday on my day off.
Have had quite a few challenging weeks and so have not been on the forum for a while - but that is a post I will share when I am ready.
Hugs & energy to you xxx - Glad to hear it went smoothly @melclarity. Wishing you a speedy and comfortable recovery.
- You are doing great, Mel - keep on keeping on! xx Michelle
