Tuesday the 10th December - Treatment Plan!!!!!!

So glad you shared this.

I was wondering where to get good mastectomy bras from.

I'm hopefully due the end of January for mine. 

X 

Hi jo

im thinking of diep recon. Can you give me more details of your experience please. 

I had mastectomy 24/10. 

Would appreciate your thoughts

Hi Tinker bell

I am afraid that you may have got the wrong "Jo" as I am only scheduled to have my surgery on the 16th of January and am not considering recon at all.

It may be that you can give me some tips on the surgery because I have not got a clue what is going on.

I have a pre op appointment on the 6th of January when hopefully they will give me more information like what sort of clothes to wear when the dreaded drain is in etc.

Hope you get someone to help you.

Hi

Think I may be the right Jo ? First thing I would say is that whatever reconstruction you have they are not a breast , however they look - but  I was unhappy with my implant , and made an appointment with the plastics consultant about 15 months ago , had a ct  scan to make sure that my veins etc would be suitable and then got put on the list about a year ago. I was due for the op in October but got bumped by someone with cancer who had the DIEP as part of their treatment plan - so be aware that you may have to wait a while and are not priority. I think depending on where you live will depend on the length of the list . The other thing to consider is your BMI , reading different blogs etc seems that a BMI over 35 leaves the chance of not being allowed on the list , this is due to the actual success of the operation and subsequently no need for further tidy ups, plus your actual physical health for what is a gruelling operation (I went to theatre at 8 am and came around in my room at 6pm) 

I struggled with my breathing after the op , but was fine to come home after 4 days.

I have not had any real pain except when I sneeze , but my wounds are now itchy and my back is very sore , I have a meeting with physio on the 31st December.

Concerning my op , I am absolutely thrilled with the results so far , my surgeons were obviously very skilled and have made a great job of my boob , tummy and new tummy button, however it is still early days and my body needs to settle as it is currently quite swollen. 

So yes I am very pleased with the results , but it is not a simple “yes you can have it” and then getting the surgery quickly , it is quite a long process unless part of your initial treatment plan. 

Have you had any reconstruction yet ?

jo x

Hi Jo

No I haven't had any reconstruction, I'm only having the mastectomy on the 16th of January.

I am not considering DIEP but when I have my pre op appointment with breast nurse I will discuss recon.

At the moment though I am not intending to go down that route because at my age I dont think it is an important issue and hubby just wants to get mastectomony and ALND over with.

I am aprehensive enough about the above so I think that will be enough for me

I'm glad to hear that you are pleased with your result and pray that you continue to improve.

Have a wonderful peaceful Christmas and lets hope all the ladies on her have a much healthier New Year.

Jo x