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Elmumof2
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9 years ago

Mastectomy and reconstruction done

Hi ladies :)
I just had a bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction using implants . My surgery took 7 hours .I had to have all my lymph nodes from my right arm removed too .I have a drip with morphine which seems to be working quite well , still in pain but can handle it .Most of the staff in the hospital have been lovely . I have a 22 month old and a 7 month old that are looked after by my mum and aunty .Just needed to write down my thoughts to feel a bit in control . I am scared the cancer might have spread to the spine or lungs .Due to the long weekend results will take about a week to come out .My lymph nodes were removed does that mean I will need to have chemo? Xxxx

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    Zoffiel
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    9 years ago
    It not worth the stress of guessing, @El.mumof2. There are so many variables and until you get your results and your team gets their heads together and discusses your case, speculation will do your head in.
    The waiting is horrible, but you've already taken a huge step, that's one hurdle out of the way. Take a couple of days to rest and give yourself a chance to recover from your surgery. I know it doesn't seem like it, but the time you are in hospital  will probably be the best chance you have of relaxing for a while. Lie back and let them look after you, sleep while you can. Enjoy the morphine (yeah, I know it's not for everyone, but I love it)
    Best of luck, we are thinking of you. Marg.