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Hi, I also waited about 4 weeks for my surgery after diagnosis.  I think it gave me the time I needed to do some research and get my head around what was to come. I alos had to organise a small business closure.

 Definately get a comfort cushion. I loved mine to death and used it for a long time in the car to stop the seat belt rubbing.

I only had a mastectomy and axillery slearance and are still waiting for reconstruction.  I couldnt have it all done together as I had to have radiotherapy as well as the chemo and they advised me that the treatments could likely bugger an implant.  My sister in law had it all done together including an inplant and 12 months down the track she had to have more surgery to remove the damaged implant.  She now goes without and wears a prosthesis like I do.  Everyone is different, just remember to take what support you are offered. You dont have to do this all on your own, we are here for you.

Keryn

Hi, I also waited about 4 weeks for my surgery after diagnosis.  I think it gave me the time I needed to do some research and get my head around what was to come. I alos had to organise a small business closure.

 Definately get a comfort cushion. I loved mine to death and used it for a long time in the car to stop the seat belt rubbing.

I only had a mastectomy and axillery slearance and are still waiting for reconstruction.  I couldnt have it all done together as I had to have radiotherapy as well as the chemo and they advised me that the treatments could likely bugger an implant.  My sister in law had it all done together including an inplant and 12 months down the track she had to have more surgery to remove the damaged implant.  She now goes without and wears a prosthesis like I do.  Everyone is different, just remember to take what support you are offered. You dont have to do this all on your own, we are here for you.

Keryn

Hi Sonia,

When i was diagnosed the breast surgeon was on holidays and i did not understand why she was holidaying when i thought i was dyeing. I was asking everyone how could they leave this cancer inside of me. Then i was told it had probably been there for approximatly 4 to 5 years so 2 weeks would be ok. It ended up being about 6 weeks before i had my surgery. I also had tissue expanders put in and i think its better to get it all over with at once but that is my opinion everyone is different. I had to wait a futher 6 weeks after surgery for chemo as my wounds took a while to heal. My advice would just to get some frozen meals in the freezer and contact your breast nurse or Zonta International for a free comfort cushion for under your arm. I wish you all the best for your surgery and if you have any questions feel free to ask. xx