deip op two weeks ago

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hi,I had mx on right side 2008 and two weeks ago had bilateral diep recon left side was skin sparing just wondering if anyone had similar and can give me some words of wisdom didnt really get much info re after care hardest thing is getting out of bed was told not to put any pressure on either arm/hand so have to get my hubbie to lift me up from behind how long the danger period for flap failing ?not in any pain just arms bit sore feeling quite weepy just wondered if that was normal

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Hi Mandy

Whilst you are waiting for one of the forum users to reply with their experience of this you may find it helpful to give the BCC helpline call. Here you can talk through your concerns with one of the trained member of staff who will offer you support and information.
The number to call is 080 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm and Saturday 9 to 2pm.

Best wishes
Sam, Facilitator

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hi sorry you havent had much response. I cant really help as Im behind you in procedure. I had masectomy in 2008 too and then had chemo, rads, ovaries removal, wanted bi-literal tram op wiht risk sparing on left side, however they had decided to put expander in on right side first to stretch my skin to improve results, it hasnt been pleasant but im nearly done so weigh loss now and skin rest befor the big op. Im amazed you havent had much pain but it sound like what im expecting, how do you know what you can and cant do without risking failing. it sounds hard for you to get up and down.

hope your recovery progresses and you get some more help and assistance in terms of what you can and cant do xx

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Hi lisaf have you got your op date yet hope all goes well and speedy recovery.I had post op appointment with nurses yesterday they answered all my questions first 6 weeks is the time you got to be carefully ,physio told me not to lift anything heavier than a cup of tea for next two weeks Im just being over cautious for 6 weeks but I have been lucky my mum was here first week from hospital and my hubbie now got week holiday each day i feel stronger its more the physical limitations that get you down but every local authority and doctor have different ideas so Im just doing what my physio and bc nurses advise xxx