Hi, had a mastectomy and reconstruction 6 weeks ago. Swelling and bruising has pretty much gone now, but feeling the implant tonight it feels slightly hard on the side, has anyone else experienced this? I don’t know what is suppose to feel normal
Hi LJsy welcome to the forum. I can imagine that whilst the bruising and swelling has gone on the outside it will take much longer for that to happen inside if that makes sense. I'm wondering of what you are feeling is scar tissue or internal bruising.
However, if you are worried at all why not give the breast nurse a call and see if they could have a look and feel for you to offer some re-assurance.
I had the same 4 weeks ago. I am still bruised down the side and also feels quite hard in this area. The consultant told me a lot of things about how the implant would feel like but never mentioned how heavy I find it and my skin feels tight. I also experience like sharp pains at the top of my boob. Still having to lie on my back. How does your feel.
I rang the Cancer Nurse yesterday as I am still having to take paracetamol for the pain and worried that there might be fluid in my boob. She said it’s still early days and I am going tomorrow to be checked over. For me it’s peace of mind as we are not the experts and don’t know what it should feel like. I would ring the Cancer Nurse for a chat.
I still don’t feel confident to drive which is driving me mad.
Hi Till69. The heaviness took me by surprise too, it does get easier I’m promise. With the driving, my partner drive me to an empty car park so I could see how I felt about driving, I also used my moon pillow between me and the seatbelt. Just do it when you are ready, there’s no set time.
Still lying on my back too, have they given you a moon pillow to support your side and boob?
yeah I’ve just rung them and she seems to think it is fluid, I’m due for a check up next week but she’s asked me to send in some photos today just so she can have a look.
im glad you rung yours too, it’s such a worrying time isn’t it, you can’t help but worry.
im very fortunate that we caught it early so don’t need any more treatment, I’ve just got to take taxoifen. How about you?
Thanks for getting back to me. That’s a good idea I will try that when it feels a bit better. When did you start driving?
Yes I was given a cushion and a bag to put my drain in. My friend also made me one and my sister bought me another cushion after checking on the Cancer website. They have been a godsend.
Im not normally a worrier but when they say that the wound stitches may open Id much rather air on the side of caution. I had my last consultation on 20 May and don’t need to go back which I find bizarre as I thought they might want to check to see how my wound is healing.
No further treatment for me too apart from Tamoxifen. Already experiencing the hot flushes. What cancer were you diagnosed with? Yes I do feel extremely lucky that no more treatment is required. Still an emotional roller coaster though.
Hope you get sorted. Let me know how you get on. Take care. Xx
Hi Shaz, I was diagnosed on 4.3.21 and had my op on the 20.4. It would have been sooner but had a few scans and they had originally planned a lumpectomy but then found a second lump in the MRI. you been waiting a while? X
No not to bad, had vacuum biopsy on 18.5.21 seen in clinic on Tuesday and advised stage 1 grade 2, cannot feel lump, but advised its small, I also have a small area of dcis, only small, decided on masectomy with reconstruction I have been referred for that so now waiting appointment. So I was diagnosed on 31 5.21 so hopefully not to long. Nodes scan was normal, so hopefully positive do u think, xxxx
no hopefully won’t be too long at all, gives you time to get your head around it. I honestly was so worried about the reconstruction but it’s amazing what they can do. In a bra you can’t notice the difference, just waiting to get the nipple sorted now. Biggest advice I can give is to be kind to yourself x
no hopefully won’t be too long at all, gives you time to get your head around it. I honestly was so worried about the reconstruction but it’s amazing what they can do. In a bra you can’t notice the difference, just waiting to get the nipple sorted now. Biggest advice I can give is to be kind to yourself x
