Any1 here had a mastcetomy with immediate back flap reconstruction...I would like to read yr experiences plez.I live in Northren Ireland & was diagnoised on St Valentines day this yr.Im going in2 hosp to have my Mast & bac flap recon on 22nd March...Desperate for information about how u felt b4,during & after yr op...Ann...
Hi Ann, i havent had back flap but had masectomy and temporary chest expander put in. I can honestly say its not as bad as you think it will be. When i woke up it was good to see somthing there. Keep youself propped up as that was the worst feeling of heaviness in my chest from what i suppose was the pushing and pulling in the op. Ask for plenty of painkillers even if you dont really need them and you will get excersises to do so do them but do them very slowly. Before the op i was so nervous and i had to put in my mind, what choice is there, this has to be done to survive. the nurses and docs are brilliant and get as much information from breast care nurse. If you know a friend of a friend of a friend who has had this, speak to them. They wont mind as anyone who has been through this knows how awful it is mentally so only they can understand.
Good Luck Kaz x
FormerMember
Hi tommys, I live in n.Ireland too,( bangor)I didn't have mine immediately but had bilateral tran flap, my friend is just finishing her rads tomorrow she had implants, (immediate) I had mine with ziggy refsum, oncologist dr Henry,
If u need to chat, or more details pm me, me and my sister are having a Macmillan get together on 30th June people from this site are coming from all over, and there are quite a few of us from here who keep in touch
Good luck
LIZ
COURAGE ........IS WHEN YOUR SCARED TO DEATH......BUT U SADDLE UP ANYWAY
FormerMember
Hi Ann,
Sorry I cant help, but as you can see there are a lot of people on the site who can. All the best and good luck. Look after yourself .
