Jacqui
Hi I am waiting for my results which should be in tomorrow or Wednesday, they will decide if I will have to have a mastectomy or can go on to have radiotherapy.........I shouldn't complain too much f...
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Well I'm glad surgery is behind you now Jacqui.You've had more than your fair share of surgery so no wonder you are abit teary.It is very mutilating surgery and takes awhile to adjust to not seeing your boob there anymore.I wore very loose shirts with a sleeveless jacket/ waistcoat overthem or draped a scarf over the boob area.Hopefully your breast care nurse gave you a soft padded breast form and a post surgery Berlei bra(it's great,comfortable and free)-look into it if you haven't yet.The drain will be a pain but you'll go forward once it's out.The lymph nodes may have been looked at briefly but usually it takes about a week to get the thorough report back.I have my fingers crossed for you that they are all clear .If they are then you might get to avoid chemo.Pop those happy pills and just rest,rest,rest. Gently does it with the arm exercises,takes awhile to get full range back. Your emotions will probably be all over the shop so let em flow!!Am here if you need an empathetic ear.
Tonya xx