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Mastectomy emotions
I’m currently lying in my hospital bed after having my bilateral mastectomy, lymph node clearance and chemo port removed. Saw my kids for the first time after the op yesterday afternoon. They wanted...
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Thanks for asking. I’m heading into a week 3-post surgery and it’s been intense. The actual surgery wasn’t as painful as I imagined but the emotional impact in the first week hit harder than I ever thought. Pathology also came back in the first week and the chemo wasn’t as successful as hoped. Stage 3 with mid range residual cancer score. In the last two weeks, I’ve dealt with two blocked drains and a needle aspiration and I’m now dealing with an infection on the other side so numerous trips to the city. I visit my radiation specialist next week as well. Feeling a little sorry for myself and wishing for life before BC but knowing that’s not going to happen.
Thanks for asking. I’m heading into a week 3-post surgery and it’s been intense. The actual surgery wasn’t as painful as I imagined but the emotional impact in the first week hit harder than I ever thought. Pathology also came back in the first week and the chemo wasn’t as successful as hoped. Stage 3 with mid range residual cancer score. In the last two weeks, I’ve dealt with two blocked drains and a needle aspiration and I’m now dealing with an infection on the other side so numerous trips to the city. I visit my radiation specialist next week as well. Feeling a little sorry for myself and wishing for life before BC but knowing that’s not going to happen.