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Lisa65
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yesterday
I didn't drive myself, making the most of my partner being around to drive me as he goes back to work tomorrow:) I think it'll be a couple of weeks before I can drive myself. It was lovely to be out and doing something normal though.
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yesterday
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Hi Lou, just wanted to wish you well for tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you. I'm venturing out for lunch today, got 'proper' clothes on and everything 😅 Lisaxx
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Friday
Hi Lou, that's good news...the sooner the op the sooner you can recover. Hope you get the logistics sorted. Lisa
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Wednesday
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Hi Lou, I take quite a lot of medication for a back condition so I asked about whether or not I'd have to stop any of those. You might also want to ask if you have to sleep on your back, I assumed I would but Surgeon said on my side would be fine as long as it didn't cause pain (it does unfortunately, but hopefully not for long). Also ask about dressings, I've been told to keep mine dry but some types think you can shower with. Xx
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Tuesday
Hi Lou, I'm wearing this from m and s https://www.marksandspencer.com/flexifit-non-wired-full-cup-bra-a-e/p/clp60439504?color=ONYX&prevPage=srp#intid=prodColourId-60489385 Its really comfortable, surgeon checked the fit after the op and confirmed it was supportive enough. Also its low enough under the arm to leave the dressing over the lymph node incision clear. It does up at the back but I can do it up in front and twist it round. Hope you find something that works for you. Lisa
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Tuesday
Hi Wendy and thanks for joining the thread. I'm not feeling too bad just very tired, hoping I sleep better tonight. Can't help with the cycling shorts I'm afraid, have you posted on the ask a nurse topic? I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction. It is all scary, so much to get your head round and new terms to learn. I've been trying to focus only as far as the next stage so as not to feel so overwhelmed. Take care and hope you get the advice you need. Lisa
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Tuesday
Hi Lou, I'm not feeling too bad thanks but I must be honest I didn't get much sleep as I couldn't get comfy on my back. Pain isn't as bad as I'd feared so far, and I've managed the first set of exercises. Best advice I was given is for night wear and clothing that buttons up the front, no way I'll be pulling anything over my head anytime soon! Thank for checking in Lisa
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Monday
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Thanks Lou. All done and I'm home, very long day but I've been really well looked after. Lisa
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a week ago
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Hello, this is my first post here, though I have read a lot and found this to be a fantastic place for info and support... I have been diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal breast cancer and am having a therapeutic mammoplasty and sentinel lymp node biospy next Monday. Because of the position of the tumour my surgeon recommended this rather than a lumpectomy which would have resulted in 'some deformity' post surgery. I have decided to have a mammoplasty on the unaffected breast at the same time for symmetry, and so that the surgeon can use some breast tissue from the healthy breast to re-shape the one with the tumour. I wondered if there was anyone else having their surgery next week who would like to join this thread for mutual support and sharing experiences? Lisa
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2 weeks ago
Hi - I hope it's ok to ask this... I have stage 1 invasive ductal breast cancer and am having a therapeutic mammoplasty and sentinel lymp node biospy next Monday July 26th. Because of the position of the tumour my specialist recommended this rather than a lumpectomy which would have resulted in 'some deformity' post surgery. I have decided to have a mammoplasty on the unaffected breast at the same time for symmetry, and so that the surgeon can use some breast tissue from the healthy breast to re-shape the one with the tumour. I thought I had my head round this and understood what would happen, but for some reason today I have started to worry that they will use some sort of implant as well as my own breast tissue! I don't know where this thought came from as it's not been mentioned by any of my treatment team but for some reason it's now really worrying me! Are you able to let me know if this is likely or not? I can ask my breast cancer nurse, but to be honest I feel a bit stupid 😞 thank you Lisa
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