Insulting and Judgmental Comments
Something I was not prepared for post breast reconstruction, are the judgmental comments the scar on my belly is attracting. I have been undergoing abdominal ultrasounds to try and figure out the ...
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Hi @Dh5Wy83, I know this discussion is a bit old, but I wondered how you are feeling about your abdomen scar these days? I am getting the DIEP flap reconstruction in about 6 weeks time. I am pretty terrified, and very worried about the huge scar. I had a Stage 3 HER2+ cancer when I was 29. I did the full treatment and recovered. Now, 14 years later, I have 3 kids and was already on the waiting list for this surgery as a preventative, when I got another diagnosis. Stage 1 HER2- in the other breast. So I've now moved up the list for my surgery. My reasons for the DIEP are to also hopefully improve some incontinence by repairing the muscle separation from being pregnant. So, I have some good reasons for doing it this way, but it feels so extreme and I'm worried about the recovery. I hope you have been feeling happier about your body. Should I be worried about the recovery time? any tips?? thanks, klf.