Breast Cancer Care Forum

I am in the same situation, breast recon and one bigger than the other. 4 weeks post op. but still very tender.  When do they advise to start running, swimming etc.  I am walking lots but not sure about any bouncing around yet.  ... View more

Good luck Rose, sending a big hug and will be thinking of you today. xxx ... View more

Thank you, will have a look at Asda. x ... View more

Thanks Sally, it was the surgeon that recommended this. I am still in a daze about it and put my trust in him! I didn't think I had an option with recon. So was chuffed to think I could. My massive concern that I would repulse my husband, stupid but didn't want to take the risk? x ... View more

Thinking of you. Good luck with everything, and try and stay strong. It will be the start of a new journey and somehow we will get through it and put this cancer thing behind us. I am booked in for a mastectomy on 21st Feb after having to wait for a second biopsy results. Seems along time ago mid November when mine started. Keep in touch would love to know you're ok xxx ... View more

Thank you so much for your reply. This is all very daunting but you make it sound straight forward. Good luck on the 5th x ... View more

I just want to wish you well and good luck.  I am awaiting a mastectomy on 21st Feb. Different outcomes to yourself but hope you get all the help and support along the way. Lyn xxx ... View more

Thank you Delly,   I read all the leaflets etc. and decided on the implants.  But saw the surgeon yesterday and he advised the tissue expander process for safety and then in six months the implant.  Got my date for surgery today, which is 21.02.19.  Feels very real now, but at least I know exactly what will happen and when.  Hope you are keeping well and you sound very confident with your journey.  Do you mind if I ask how it all went and how you felt in the first few days? With love Lyn xxx ... View more

Thank you for your advice. Seen the surgeon today and advised a tissue expander for the time being. So will look for someone like me x ... View more

Thank you x you are an amazing lady! So glad to hear all is positive for you. I go to the recon clinic Mon. very daunting. Not sure wether to have the recon or which procedure. The operations sound extreme and the recovery worries me. Good luck with your op, thanks again for your advice xxx ... View more

Oh bless, hope you're ok and get your news soon. Sadly my dad is end of life and sitting with him day and night. My op is on 22nd Jan so not sure how I am going to cope with everything. But I guess us women are tough cookies xxx ... View more