Hi everyone I am 59 years old as of Wednesday was diagnosed middle of September with lobular invasive 60mm grade 2 ER+estrogen receptive positive. On the 4th December I had a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction was in hospital for 1 Day was really worried about the drain but once I was showed how to drain and empty the drain it was really easy to do but must admit was glad when it came out a week later. My wounds have healed really well only took pain killers for the first 2 weeks but I do the excercises every day and can use my arm to do anything now. My back is still quite numb it will just take time to thaw out as I call it. My new boob is the envy of any 18 year old but the other one well that’s another matter. My journey now has been a lot of waiting about I entered into the Optima trial but unfortunately I have to have 6 rounds chemo which I had my first round on 12th February (Red Devil) feeling well but I am under no illusion that they will all be the same. I have chemo every 3 weeks. I hadn’t felt a lump but just above the nipple my boob was indented but it wasn’t all the time it would come and go but so glad I went and got it checked. It’s scary and finding it difficult to sleep at night but I’m determined to come out the other side I’ve got a new grandson due in April and hopefully will be able to give him a cuddle. Take care everyone this is a great forum with lots of help.
