Prosthesis - I can’t stop crying
hi all so my story is found a lump in feb, lumpectomy in March, sentinel Node op in April then mastectomy And lymph nodes removed on right breast in may i am very lucky in that I Do not need chemo n...
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Hi Lisa,
It’s early days and a mastectomy affects you on so many levels.You are grieving the loss of a body part,there’s body imagine and navigating bras and clothes,there’s the intimate side,and the mortality thing.It’s a huge adjustment and you have every right to cry and complain.I actually felt more confident when I got my prosthesis and it seemed to relieve the tight sensation I felt- something to do with putting pressure against my chest- weird,I know. I’ve been lopsided for 10yrs-I accept it but I don’t like it.Mine was a recurrence and so I preferred to keep an eye on my chest scar rather than reconstruct.
I may get the other breast off but putting my hand up for more surgery is not something I’d do lightly. You’ll get used to your prosthesis in time Lisa- it’ll be just part of getting dressed.Have a breather for awhile before you contemplate more surgery. It’s a big decision either way.
It’s early days and a mastectomy affects you on so many levels.You are grieving the loss of a body part,there’s body imagine and navigating bras and clothes,there’s the intimate side,and the mortality thing.It’s a huge adjustment and you have every right to cry and complain.I actually felt more confident when I got my prosthesis and it seemed to relieve the tight sensation I felt- something to do with putting pressure against my chest- weird,I know. I’ve been lopsided for 10yrs-I accept it but I don’t like it.Mine was a recurrence and so I preferred to keep an eye on my chest scar rather than reconstruct.
I may get the other breast off but putting my hand up for more surgery is not something I’d do lightly. You’ll get used to your prosthesis in time Lisa- it’ll be just part of getting dressed.Have a breather for awhile before you contemplate more surgery. It’s a big decision either way.