Breast Cancer Care Forum

We are hard on ourselves .Trouble is,when cleared of cancer we are no longer looked after.While under the umberella of care,appointments,etc,you are looked after...then it all goes. ... View more

Nothing to worry about,unless you feel unwell,or area feels hot to touch.It may go on for another 2/3 weeks...you have had major surgery. ... View more

I bet you started to feel better as soon as you saw your doctor. horrible feeling,you were not in control.Hugs💞   ... View more

Probably just a week.....it will pass.....x ... View more

Yes,had the stabbing pains.not very nice! ... View more

Your surgeon may well advice on a binder,mine didand was supplied.I was also adviced Spanx,or go into Marks and ask.Xx💞 ... View more

I had an apalling Reg at one of my appointments.Full of himself,had no bed side manner,did not ask permission from me before sticking needles in....left me in tears,however,everyone else was super. I suggest just go with the flow.Cry and eat chocolate.....All this stuff takes a lot out of us and it is hard learning to be kind to ourselves.Gentle hugs .💞💞💞 ... View more

Tracy H...I had a DIEP  on the NHS.you will need consultation with your surgeon who can then refer you to the plastics team if need be.It is major surgery,and I advice to get fit before you do have it.Best of luck,and let us know of any developments . ... View more

Pain yes,agony no.....ensure you take regular paracetomol,and you may even be offered Ora morph.Take it.Have a pillow for when you get home to have under your arm....Gentle hugs. ... View more

Join the DIEP club.Have you seen the list of what you need in hospital on the top of this thread? A big op,but you have time to prepare but not not too long to wait. ... View more

Hello Nicola C,had my DIEP at the Broomfield.Excellent care received on the ward,and post op.Physio was very helpful and constructive.I had a hard lump,was necrosis,but has dispersed. what a hospital!  blown away by it.Magazines in St Andrews waiting area not very exciting. 💓💓💓💓 ... View more

Regards driving,at least 6 weeks post DIEP...Your seat belt will be uncnfirtable,you will require a cushion.The first 2 weeks you won't feel up to much ....just be kind to yourself.  ... View more

Felt,and was sick for a whole week after my DIEP,great on the poor tummy,as you can imagine.Yes,close eyes,room spinning,opened them,felt sick.No matter what I had,still felt dreadful....IT WILL PASS....as long as you can keep fluids down.Was exactly the same following my hip replacements.However,all the other ops,had 15 operations related to breast cancer,was fine.....just hugs to you,and sips of ice cold water.....💞💞💞 ... View more

I had failed implants...eneded up with DIEP.Boobs are just great.Yes,a big op.But in the end,I think,worth it.Some hospitals have BRA. evenings.Breast Reconstruction ladies,who can share their experiences. ... View more

My BCN. Nurse hadn't come across this in a DIEP. In 15 years.Just very unlucky.It was hard emotionally as I had come to the end of the pathway with my DIEP so surgeon slightly dismissive.Transfered back to my breast sugeon,who was marvellous.She tried so hard but not succesful....consequently eneded up with scar tissue...it is manageable though,and cancer free,and have lovely boobs.💞 ... View more

Had 2 more lots of sugery last year,however ends up with scar tissue in abdomen,so still have swelling...so,not resolved and stuck with it.Thanks for asking.💓💓💓 ... View more

You have had surgery...I think you are being hard on yourself.Maybe reduce your hours,or when you are home,completely rest.Very early days......💞 ... View more

I had DIEP in Plastics at the Broomfield...Great place,and a pathway following sugery,so you know exactly where you are,and what you should be doing ....we did park and ride into town,then bus to hospital,parking is a nightmare there! ... View more

Daily Mail???uuuggghhhh.....they love scare mongering.I just think it is irresponsible,as then you start blaming your deoderent for giving you BC!!! ... View more