Hellooooo well this isn’t a gang I wanted to be in

lots of people with experience, i had lumpectomy, but know of a woman who worked from hime after her double mx and reconstruction, onky time will tell.

hooe someone with closer experience pops on and helps ease your stresses

Thanks. Any help is appreciated. Lots of love xx

Hey,  I wish I'd thought of your intro and, thanks for making me smile!  Saying hi as in similar place, and feeling for you.  Also just gone back to self employed with relevant concerns (skint). My timing impeccable as always.  Best to you x

How long did you have off x

Hi. Lol. Yes never wanted to be in this gang either but what a supportive and strong bunch they are.

Feel for you as I was diagnosed with dcis and invasive bc after routine mammogram this time last year.. Had my mastectomy in Nov 23. Apart from caserareans I had never had an op. 

I choose an implant as I didnt want to deal with another part of my body being in pain. Fat from my stomach or muscle from my back. Each to their own. 

I was off work for 4 months but everyone is different.

Feel free to ask anything u like. 

Sending big hugs x

Sorry meant nov 22

Really scared for the pain if I’m honest but I guess that’s normal. And I’m worried about finances being self employed, but as soon as I can work a laptop I can be at work x lots of love to you all and thanks for taking the time to write this.

Welcome.  Wasn't a gang I wanted either.  I retired a few years ago and that was my signal to go travelling.... was supposed to be backpacking around Italy and Spain.... guess it will have to wait.  All the best

Yea I’ve only just gone self employed too. Genius move once again! Lots of love to you x

 To qualify, I know nothing about any of these processes \treatments - looks a pretty steep learning curve, and like we may become fluent in cold caps and  cancer lingo pretty soon..... only thing I could share.that may be relevant is I have had several surgeries and care and pain management been well handled and bearable and I am total wimp!  I am 56 and had 2 breast lumpectomy 30 years ago, 2 ceseareans (1 was twins) and a total hip replacement 2 years ago. I have felt like a pin cusion :) 

Maybe not your thing but breathing techniques \meditation (I only dabble - loads of experts out there) definitely made it less worse. Clean, pressed cotton sheets changed every day in hospital were ce. I'm sure everyone reacts differently but my advice is take the Senna they give you (first time round I said no because I thought I wouldn't need it) the general anaesthetic gave.me the.worst constipation

Love to you too

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