My operation

Hi Blhope what a big day for you all yesterday.  I’m glad you got home, and I hope you are more comfortable and able to rest and sleep.

im sure it will feel strange for a while as you adjust to looking and feeling so different, and you will feel the loss of your breast, part of you and your womanhood.  But, the nasty cancer is gone and your treatment will keep any risks minimal.

What a load of poop the whole thing is. Hopefully on here you will always find some kind words and virtual hugs, also somewhere you can express yourself safely and honestly when you need to.

Take it easy and I hope you get spoiled and have some treats lined up.

Hi,

It sounds as if all went as well as could be expected as you're home. I hope you don't get too much pain today but keep your pain killers in advance for a few days because the more comfortable you are, the more rest you'll get......I'm pleased you have this part out of the way. I am hoping the next few days go smoothly too. Probably, as of yesterday, you don't have cancer.....good news. The next steps sre to prevent it reoccurring.

Chemo isn't always pleasant as response is individual. There isn't a right or wrong reaction.....Some have things worse than others but it's never an easy treatment. However, it does pass and you get a step closer to full recovery. 

I wish you every success for the next stages. Let us know how it goes.....

Relax this weekend....enjoy the sunshine....

Love Karen

Hi Amalie 

thankyou for your reply , yes I’m a lot more comfortable at home I live with my daughter and family and they are all looking after me I’m so grateful, and yes I find kind words on here which helps a lot when I’m feeling down , thanks again for writing xx

blhope xx

Hi Karen 

thanks for replying to me , and thanks for your advice . I’ve heard different stories about the chemo but I will just have to see how I respond I suppose , got a couple of week before it starts but I’m ready 

I will relax but it’s raining here at the minute lol 

love blhope xx 

Hi Bihope glad you feeling good  and all going to plan . 

I had my mastectomy on The 4th . Back to ward after three hours . Like you I took all pain killers offered so I could concentrate on feeling good . For me I was lucky ? That when I said I wanted to stay rather than leave hospital day after as hubby not able to cope .

There was no problem ..So I did not leave hospital til Tuesday 9th . By which time drain was out .Back today for dressing removal again better than I thought . Back on wed 17 for review have no idea what next as only 8 days between diagnosis and op so concentrated on the now ! 

Know I will get wobble back but need to get to next step . Hope drain removal wasn't too bad for you thought I was really good just one swear word ..but it was a good one  Because drain. Remove before I left I put a softy in a post surgery sports bra to leave .felt ok but I did remove as soon as I got home . 

Today I used post surgery full support bra from m&s with softy in right side . I have left it on and can honestly say looks fine in mirror .I understand what you mean about DD I'm F . I'm not going for reconstruction it's not for me .surgeon suggested told me reduction on good side to get a good balance with prosthetic. I did ask if he was worried I'd fall over lol but he meant the health aspect of carrying a weight on one side . So maybe I'll get to choose a B that'll be a first . 

Hope everything goes well 

take care xoxoxo