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05-01-2019
08:28
Adrift - thank you for your reply. I will certainly try a rolled up towel and 'practice sunbathing' !! Hope you are getting on ok too.
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04-01-2019
08:59
Hi all, I had an immediate reconstruction with a pre pectoral implant following left mastectomy in October 2018 for DCIS. Luckily there was no invasion so I didn't need any further treatments. I have been making good progress, returned to work and resumed most normal activities. At first I could only lie on my back to sleep but now I can lie on either side without too much discomfort - which feels amazing ! I am going on holiday in a few weeks and looking forward to relaxing and lying in the sun. So far I have not lay on my tummy, mainly for fear of the implant. Does anyone have any advice regarding lying on their tummy, post implant, or has anyone found a pillow with a 'boob shaped' hole in the middle !! Thank you
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15-11-2018
11:20
After a bit more research on here I have found some reassuring answers on the "Moving Forward" board, Recovering from treatment, "Does implant ever feel normal" 10/01/18. I am still interested to hear from anyone else but thought this thread might help others in a similar situation.
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15-11-2018
10:27
Hi everyone, I am now 5 weeks post mastectomy, with immediate expander implant reconstruction, and sentinel lymph node biopsy, for high grade DCIS. 'Luckily' I do not need any further treatments such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy. I am at that point where I am feeling almost 'back to normal' but have still been advised to restrict certain repetitive movements (due to lymph node surgery) and lifting heavy objects etc. Everyone says how well I am doing but I can tell when I have 'overdone' things as I feel tired and my reconstructed boob aches. I am considering returning to work and I just wondered if anyone else was in a similar position or beyond this point and can comment on their recovery and how long it takes. Thank you
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29-10-2018
02:25
Hi Linda, well done on your return to work; I hope it goes well for you. I have to go back to see my surgeon to arrange a date for the nipple removal and i have to see an oncologist as well though further treatment is not likely. I feel as if I am doing well as its only 2.5 weeks post surgery - some soreness in the breast where i expect the implant is 'bedding in' and i definitely need a nanny nap in the afternoon as I get so tired. I still find it awkward sleeping at night as I have to be propped up and not lie on my side. However, I am lucky the DCIS was detected during routine screening mammogram and treatment so far has been effective.
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26-10-2018
10:44
Hi Linda, Thanks for your reply. I have been told it is possible to reconstruct the nipple at a later date, but not at the same time as removing the original - so another operation, ;-( . You are much further on in your recovery than I am. How are you doing? Are you completely 'back to normal' or what difficulties, if any, are you experiencing? thanks for your time. x
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25-10-2018
10:10
Hi, its my first time of posting even though this site has given me lots of support and useful information throughout my 'journey'. 2 weeks ago I had a nipple and skin sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with an expanding implant for widespread DCIS. Luckily the lymph nodes sampled were clear and there was no evidence of invasive disease (yay 🙂 ). Unfortunately there was evidence of a remaining duct containing HG DCIS behind the spared nipple so my surgeon has recommended removing the nipple. I was so pleased at the initial appearance of my reconstructed breast with my own nipple that I am finding it hard to come to terms with losing it - even though it is probably the most sensible route to take. Has anyone else had a similar experience? ie. removal of nipple as a second op following mastectomy, and if so can you give me any feedback about the experience. Thank you
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24-09-2018
02:44
Thank you ladies so much for your honest answers. I will invest in a v shaped pillow and 'adopt the pose' ! I expected the journey following surgery to be a difficult one and your comments have backed this up. I wish you all well in your recovery and by the time I have my surgery hopefully you will be feeling much better.
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20-09-2018
04:07
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and considering LD flap reconstruction in 3 weeks time. Please can anyone comment on sleeping positions and how to get comfortable after the surgery. Mine will be a left mastectomy with probable LD flap reconstruction and this is the side which I usually sleep on, but I imagine that won't be an option. Any tips and advice would be gratefully received, thank you ladies.
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