Hi Kazfoz'
so sorry to hear they have mucked you around with the surgery. You have every right to be stressed and annoyed. I would be.
What sort of business do you have? It took me four months to decide to go ahead with the operation, and as it got closer, I was VERY stressed, but took every measure to be kind to myself, with regular massages and visits to a psychologist. My surgery went well, and I woke up with a breast, (tissue expander for an implant down the track) though smaller and a lot higher than the natural breast. I was home in time for my birthday the following week, and except for the occasional emotional meltdown, I feel pretty good. Back to my daily walks along the beach, (though a lot slower, and shorter than usual) and I would say that I am more uncomfortable than in any great pain. Life does go on after this and once your surgery is over, and you are on the mend, you can put it aside and move on. Ironically, what helped me the most was the female anesthesist telling me (as they wheeled me into theatre) that she had had the exact same operation for DCIS (mastectomy, immediate reconstruction) as I was having, and that she felt fantastic, was cancer-free and loving life. I felt wow, I think I am in good hands. If the doctor's are doing this for themselves, obviously it is the right thing to do. Hoping all goes well with your upcoming surgery, and no more hiccups with schedules, all the best, Mary-LeighXX
