Hi
I was diagnosed in October 2010 with duct ectasia and consequently had Hadfield’s procedure in December 2010. Nearly 3 month on from the operation, i’m still experiencing pain around where the scar is and also my nipple.
Prior to the operation, my consultant advised that i could loose sensitivity in my nipple but it is completely the opposite and is hyper-sensitive - even wearing a very soft bra causes pain.
I still also have discharge, more than prior to the operation. It is usually a brown-yellow colour and despite carefully clearing it every day, it still appears.
I spoke to my consultant a few weeks ago and he said it’s completely normal process to go through. I still can’t look in the mirror, can’t sleep with thinking about the whole episode and feel really flat. I am thankful that it isn’t anything more sinister, my family is really supportive and i now need to know this is really normal so i can try to re-build my confidence.
ANy help/advise really appreciated x