Pending mystectomy
I have seen the surgeon this week and am booked in for mastectomy and full auxiliary removal on right side on Monday. So scary, emotionally on a roller coaster. Shock and disbelief that this has al...
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Hi Linda
Your life certainly changes with the shock and fear that we all feel when you are diagnosed. I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago and had a mastectomy, chemo and radio. No two people will have the exact same experience but many of us find it helpful to share our experiences on here.
My recovery from the mastectomy (and I had node surgery too) surprised me. There was very little pain, just a very tight sensation. I only had to use panadol and the occasional endone for pain relief. The hardest thing was having to sleep on my back. I used lots of pillows to try and get comfy but it was hard.
But things improved over a few weeks and I was fairly comfortable (from the surgery) when I started chemo 3 weeks later. Because each of the treatments have some effects things just keep changing for quite some time.
I found it helpful to stay as active as possible throughout my treatment. I did stretching exercises to help with the surgery recovery and walked as much as possible for general well-being.
I am now very happy with how my life is and feel very well. It is not an easy process that we have to go through but you do get there and life can be very good again. This network has helped to keep me informed, to know what is 'normal', to share my feelings and recover. If there is anything we can help you with just let us know. Take care and all the best for what is to come. It will be ok. Deanne xxx