Post mastectomy, feeling

Hi Jenny, 

You can do it, there are some apps and groups on Facebook, you can join and chat or write it out here, I am sure if my life would be quieter I would be same as you, but there is too much going on…

I had my bilateral mastectomy with node clearance on Tuesday, back home on Wednesday, I am glad it’s over, the only feeling for mastectomy is I am happy it’s done, and I can actually do things, I might even drive to hospital myself tomorrow for check up. 

but as there is so much going on in my life right now, mastectomy is the last thing I am worried ( my husband left me, had / has mistress, who he moved to his rented house abroad as he travels for work a lot, found out 6 weeks ago, as I pushed him to come out with truth) and they have baby boy together, I had miscarriage 2,5 years ago, and my hubby didn’t want to have babies with me anymore, didn’t realise he would make the boy somewhere else though. 

saying that I have 2 girls (4 and 15), which means a world to me, so life must carry on, I am only 38 anyway. 

If you need to talk to someone, ask in hospital your macmillan nurse, they have phone number you can always call and talk. 

Stay strong, you can do it, on the journey to say bye to Cancer

Lucie 

xx

Hi, it can be tough to get your head around the big C and all that then happens to our bodies and our lives. do you know why you feel sad? Have you only just had surgery? Are you home now? There are lots of us here to support you and there’s counselling support too if you need it. Your breast nurse can refer you. Sending a hug. 

Hi, no I'm out at the moment. I'm available Monday evening,my breast Care nurse said she was going to refer me but that was weeks ago..my whole mood is just flat if that makes sense..

That makes perfect sense. You have been through a life changing diagnosis and you are reacting really normally to what as happened and feeling flat can often be part of trying to come to terms with it all. Can your nurse be contacted to chase up referral? Your GP can also be there for support too. Sending you a hug x

Hi,thanks, I had a lumpectomy 18years ago, then it returned!! In the same breast, had a mastectomy on New Years eve, surgery wasn't a problem, lots of family and friends support, all was well until a couple of weeks ago when I just bottomed out..live on my own which is ok..just think this cancer is out to get me !! I'm a young 67..miss my cleavage lol,hate my scar etc etc . I know eventually I'll get a grip on things but finding it really hard xx

Hi Jenny

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear you were diagnosed with breast cancer and are struggling at the moment.

I had surgery nearly a year ago to remove a tumour that I had in my left breast.  At times when I see my scar I look on it and say to myself this scar saved my life. When you feel ready maybe you look can look at it and feel grateful to that scar.

Wishing you the best of luck for the future.

Best wishes

Daisy53