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Tan14
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11 years ago

masectomy

Hi Im just sitting here, just out of hospital after 2 days. Kids asleep excited for christmas tomorrow. I am still in pain can take weeks apprantently, am taking pain relief which is knocking me round a bit. Have chosen to have implants I think, im still indecisive even though I have inflatable things in. The idea of having a foreign body in me Im still undecisive. On a good note all results came back clear and need no further treatment other than implants if I wish to go there. Feeling ok with the look and scar but feeling a tad self conscious out and about and with my husband seeing. With tomorrow being Christmas it ll be the first time seeing everyone since op so a bit anxious. Anyways I will enjoy Christmas with my litlle children and tolerate the discomfort. I supposeim in the early days of having a masectomy,not sure how Ill feel day to day.On a lighter note must be grateful I can celebrate Christmas with my family. xx

 

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  • Tan14's avatar
    Tan14
    Member
    11 years ago

    HI Natasha

    Hope you had a wonderful x mas. You are right I need to show my husband. Feeling quite sore and average 3 weeks after the op, thout id be fine by now, I have underestimated the surgery completely. My husband has been doing everything. I was wondering I was nt sent home with and blood thinners, but had them in hospital, where you sent home them ? 

     

    TAnia x 

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    Tan14
    Member
    11 years ago

    HI Summer

    Im finding this blog difficult to use. I agree with you I do need to show my husband, I will do when im feeling better. I thought after 3 weeks I would be all ok, a double masectomy is bigger than I thought. HOpe you have had a wonderful festive time

     

    TAn xx 

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    Tan14
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Summer

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, I agree with you I will show my husband like you said its easier the earlier, I just need to do it, as im feeling very sore andwith all the pain meds not so with it, I ll wait till im feeling with it. I thought id feel a lot better than I am , its been 3 weeks, double masectomy is bigger than I thought!  have a wonderful new years, and thank you for your reply, it has helped,

    Tania xx 

     

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    Tan14
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Summer

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, I agree with you I will show my husband like you said its easier the earlier, I just need to do it, as im feeling very sore andwith all the pain meds not so with it, I ll wait till im feeling with it. I thought id feel a lot better than I am , its been 3 weeks, double masectomy is bigger than I thought!  have a wonderful new years, and thank you for your reply, it has helped,

    Tania xx 

     

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    June1952
    Member
    11 years ago

    CONGRATULATIONS on your good news in time for Christmas !

    I hope you are having a wonderful day and are able to enjoy being with your little children, even if you take rest breaks now and then.

    I agree with Natasha - it is far easier to be open about your scar.  I found it helped me if friends asked to see my scar as I gradually became less self-conscious about it all.  This is my first Christmas without 'rightie' so know just how you are feeling.

    Don't wait - let your husband see it NOW.  The longer you wait the harder it will be as it will build up in your mind - and no doubt his.  Besides, he can take on the role of your masseur once the scar heals over - and that has its own benefits !

    You are still you - with or without that breast - and what is a scar after all ?  At least it is not on your face where all can see it !

    I hope you have seen a nurse and have received your My Care Kit with the soft Berlei bra.  I wore baggy shirts until I felt comfortable in that bra with the soft form.

    Personally I chose not to go with any reconstruction but I must be a lot older than you as 'little children' would be my grandkids !

    Please take care of yourself.  Enjoy the festive season.

    Kind thoughts to you

    Summer  :-)

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    Natasha
    Member
    11 years ago
    How fantastic to have clear results and no further treatment. Have a wonderful Christmas and take it easy. Someone told me to rest in the day if I need to and it's been excellent advice. I think it's easier to be open about the scar. That feeling of awkwardness goes away quickly when it's something that's shared. I am a very private person and two weeks on and it's ok. My husband comes to my checkups with me and likes to know what's happening. Take care and enjoy Christmas with your family.