Hi Im booked in for a latdorsi reconstruction next week, Im starting to have doubts and anxiety about the procedure. My mastectomy was 17 months ago. Im scared I've rushed into it. I thought I was fine when I booked the surgery but now as it approaches Im freaking out about what could go wrong and whether I will like the…
Our final lunch for 2018 is based around the topic of "Well-being after breast cancer surgery" and we have some fabulous guest speakers including: Kate from Lymphatic Solutions - she is passionate about recovery after breast cancer Merryn from Soul Safaris - focusing on mindfulness and meditation to help emotional recovery…
Hi ladies - our next lunch is Sunday 16th September, 12:30 at Buzz Bistro Newstead. We buy our own food & drink and discuss/share all about reconstruction. If you are just starting to research this is a great place to speak with other women & get your questions answered. If you’ve finished your recon and would like to help…
in 3 weeks I’m hsvibg a double mastectomy nipple and skin sparing reconstruction with expanders. ( I need radiation after and potentially doing DIEP reconstruction in the future once I’m fit and healthy) any tips for a speedy recovery? I have 2 young kids. Have cut out sugar and incredible my whole grains and raw…
Hi all, Those of you who have had DIEP flap surgery, can you advise what equipment I will need immediately post surgery? Will I need a binder of some sort or just a suitable post surgical bra? Thanks!
My final reconstruction results are good and I am thankful and grateful but it really did take a long time. I spent 2009 - 2010 on a waiting list (a year to the day) for a double mastectomy and expanders. I had previously had private insurance but had never used it and had given it up. Had to go the public route. The…
Hi there, I had a reconstruction in Oct 2015 using my stomach tissue as a donor site. I have a scar from hip to hip. the scar has softened but the pigmentation is still very noticeable. the surgeon did say I would have a scar but I assumed it would disappear in time. I had laser treatment which reduced the pigmentation a…
Register today for our upcoming webcast Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise? Exercise is well known to positively impact your physical and emotional wellbeing. Did you know it can also positively affect things like fatigue, lymphoedema, muscle strength, depression and anxiety? Join us on Wednesday 22 May 7pm AEST…