Hi All
I’m wondering how others felt 2 weeks post op. I am feel bit low and tearful (expected I suppose) but also still sore and very tender. My breast seems quite hard and armpit scar is sore. Is this all normal? Thanks
Hi
i had a lumpectomy and full node clearance in july last year.
i still get twinges now although very minimal.
it felt it took months to heal and that i was told was normal.
keep up with the exercises they do help although sometimes the stretching bought tears to my eyes.
enotionally too you have been through alot so i think thats understandable too
be kind to yourself too
x x
Dear PJWOOD
I would echo what LouJP and Evie have said, especially about being kind to yourself and the exercises.
You are ONLY 2 weeks post op for breast cancer. So your body is still healing. Emotionally, it is quite normal to feel like you are on a rollercoaster. Just try and go with it, and under no circumstances beat yourself up about it. Cancer sucks, and as my oncologist said, as she passed me the box of tissues due to my blubbing, to be told you have cancer is one of the worst things to hear. For me, going through treatment, appointments, covid tests, self isolation kept me busy. It was definitely afterwards, that I thought, “what the hell just happened??”. I want to reassure you though, that it does get easier. I am now 6 months post op, and I can now talk about my breast cancer without being emotional. I think my message is - give yourself time - time to heal, time to recover both physically and mentally. And in the meantime, be kind to yourself.
Do let us know how you are getting on.
Big (gentle!) hugs x