Hi all,
I have been recommended this group as I have been feeling quite isolated in this process.
Last year I found out I had inherited the BRACA1 gene from my father’s side (who I have next to no relationship with) and have decided to go forward with a reconstructive double mastectomy.
At 25, no kids etc I’m worried about how this is going to change who I am in a way.
my partner, friends and family are all supportive but it doesn’t feel like anyone understands? It’s always: this is the right thing or you’re able to take control, you’re lucky really.
And I am fully accepting that the operation is the right thing to do but I just don’t feel I have anyone to properly talk about it with without people being overly sympathetic?
I’ve also never had to be in hospital before - not broken a bone or anything like that so it feels quite daunting that my first time will be for something like this. Any tips? Insights?
not really sure what I want out of this post but guess I just want to be heard with my concerns and worries?
thanks :) x
