Upcoming Surgery- so nervous
Hi everyone I have been booked in for an urgent full mastectomy of the right breast and clearing of the nodes ( i think that's the right terminology). I am unable to have any reconstruction at thi...
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It's a bit like eating an elephant - one bite at a time...then chew...and chew... I haven't had a recon but my surgeon is one of those in SA who is known for his work - my surgery was Jan 2018 followed by chemo and radiation. I healed really well but he only said at Christmas gone that he would be prepared to do a recon. Then again, he also knows that I'm in no hurry and maybe never will be ready to face that surgery.
This is big stuff @Kelkel89 - there is no shame in feeling overwhelmed. There will be times where you just square your shoulders and move forward and there will be other times when you want to shrink into a tiny ball and feel that the slightest touch will shatter you. But it does get better.
@afraser mentioned the reconstruction group but there is also a young women's group that you may be interested in - these are private groups and you will need to request to be added.
This is big stuff @Kelkel89 - there is no shame in feeling overwhelmed. There will be times where you just square your shoulders and move forward and there will be other times when you want to shrink into a tiny ball and feel that the slightest touch will shatter you. But it does get better.
@afraser mentioned the reconstruction group but there is also a young women's group that you may be interested in - these are private groups and you will need to request to be added.