Tips for Hospital
Hi everyone. I am heading to Perth (live regionally) in a week for double mastectomy and stage one of reconstruction (lat dorsi and tissue expanders inserted). I won't have the luxury of anyone 'popping home' to grab anything I need so am trying to cover all bases in the packing. I am a Private patient and have been told I will be in hospital 6-7 days. Any handy tips on what I should take would be greatly appreciated. I am nervous, scared but also keen to get the first step to recovery underway. I am a single mum (one Year 12 still at home, one at University in Perth) heavily reliant on my paycheck and nervous about the future as far as work is concerned but one step at a time....
Choosing breast reconstruction Lat Dorsi help anyone?
Hi Ladies, we have a new member seeking some support in regards to a seroma post Lat Dorsi reconstruction surgery. If you have had this type of surgery and can help, here is the link Also if you aren’t a member and are wishing to join our private group then here is the group link. We have many posts regarding reconstruction options and photo stories that many of our ladies have very generously shared. Remember we are a private group so you need to actually visit the group to read the posts. Thanks to all yiu wonderful members who continue to support one another. Paula :)
Reconstruction Anxiety
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 result. Would love to hear from others who have had the operation and whether its just a normal reaction to surgery?
