Mastectomy

life gives you lemons, make lemonade - I like that! 
xx

It is a shock at first. I spent the first week in a bit of a blur, almost like it was happening to someone else. I am currently in get organised mode. Have my moments, but I try and focus on my breathing, and it seems to pass. Very strange times indeed. Thank goodness for forums like this xx

I’m also having mastectomy on 16th September, I have invasive Ductal 13mm grade 1 BC it was only going to be lumpectomy but something else showed up in the same breast so after another biopsy that showed pre cancerous cells I’m having mastectomy instead. But got to decide if I’m having reconstruction offered implants or from my back straight away.  
take care cath x

Hello Cath, hey lovely to hear from you, although wish it were under different circumstances…..Hey thanks for sharing and oh boy, what a game of snap on the date.

Ahh bless are you doing ok? I hope we both have the best outcomes…..xxx

Hi Cath - so many of us going through similar things. Good luck and thanks for sharing xx

I’m doing fine thank you, my mum fought BC for 21 years she died in 2011. I didn’t qualify for the gene test back then but apparently I do now   Because of what my mum went through I’m glad I’m having mastectomy need to be around for my autistic son. And if the test comes back positive the other one will be coming off and I think it would be hysterectomy as well. But I don’t need them anymore.

Hope everything goes well with your surgery, stronger together and it’s good to talk .

take care Cath xx

Hello Cath, 

Wow we have some parallels.  My mum had BC twice when I was a teen, it impacted me hugely and changed her as a person (she survived) I think this is why I am focused on positivity and silly humour (so forgive me if you think oh boy).  I am so very sorry to hear about your mum and what a fighter she must have been.

I actually lived in USA when I had the gene test and mine was all negative.  I have to say I did it blindly and hoped for a positive outcome. My BC now is not hereditary, but life…I guess you mean if the gene test comes back positive, it means extra surgery? I have everything crossed for you. I have to say you sound like you have a good mindset

I totally understand about being around for your son, I have a 12 year old daughter.

I did try to add you as a friend but couldn’t see your profile to do it - it allows private messaging, but understand too if not. 

Thank you for sharing too as I haven’t jumped on many chats.  I am limiting what I need to know and taking it step by step with my life motto of “life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

You are so right and you are my kind of strong.

Sending super big virtual hugs xxx 

Hi I used a cushion in the car but managed to drive after 4 days. Good luck xx

I found the most helpful thing after mastectomy was the heart cushion I was given in hospital. I passed mine on to a friend after 6 weeks and missed it so much I had buy a replacement off etsy. Still use it a year later.

Hello Sazbar, hey thank you for sharing and to be driving after 4 days - mega wow️