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will668
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23-10-2014
09:26
You poor thing, it's terrifying isn't it, but have found these forums help, as someone always there that has been thru the same or similar. I had a mastectomy 8 weeks ago and reconstruction at same time and thought it would be horrifying but life has already gone back to normal and putting it behind me. Talk to people, use the support available and when u feel alone come on the website, we will all help u thru. Good luck Hun.
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17-10-2014
08:02
Thank you Janet, I'm going to call next week as I think it may help as I have had and beaten cancer before, so although feel very lucky, I now feel very scared that third time not so lucky is just round the corner.
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17-10-2014
08:00
Thank you Mary for your kind words, I may even consider that although I never thought I would.
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16-10-2014
10:31
8 weeks after mastectomy and reconstruction the normal life I craved is harder than I thought, because I try and be positive 99% of the time, I don't allow myself time to be down and now realise that I am positive for those around me but don't always believe it myself.
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02-10-2014
07:19
Crikey, it sounds like it's taken a lot to get it that way Shelia. I was hoping they could just take some of my fat and fill my normal boob up!! Ha ha. Dreaming more like.
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01-10-2014
09:03
All I can say is stop being so down on yourself, you have been through so much. I have had 2 lumpectomys and 6 weeks ago mastectomy with reconstruction and DIEP flap, some days are harder than others And sometimes the pain was terrible but I am now seeing the light and coming out the other side, hope you are too x
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21-09-2014
08:47
That's what I had dcis they removed the cancer by having 2 lumpectomy a but didn't get all the dcis
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21-09-2014
06:43
Yes u can take them off to shower 🙂 but I could only have shallow baths to start as you can't get dressings wet. I was fine before op because I felt well and life was mostly normal. It was after when couldn't drive and shuffling about the house, but 4 weeks on life a lot more normal and not much I can't do, although still holding off on hovering, which hubby is thrilled about 🙂
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21-09-2014
04:05
I was in hospital 4 days and then out one day and had to go back to have drains out. I am under ******** at Stoke Mandeville and him and team are amazing. First couple of days in hospital exhausting as u have to have the DIEP flap check every 15 mins for hours and hours and the first 48 they check constantly which can be very tiring but vital. I have had to wear the stockings for 6 weeks after and the same with the nhs bra provided ( although u r allowed to wear non underwired bra as well. M&s do a small range of after op bras. Wear the support bandage around stomach when getting up and down as helps recovery and stops u straining anything. Give me a shout if u have any other questions.
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20-09-2014
10:52
I have just had a mastectomy on 20th aug with DIEP flap and reconstruction. I was told in a couple of months I may need liposuction to reduce my new boob to match the other one. My children have said when are they going to fix the saggy baggy one, and wondered if anyone has gone to follow up appointment and been given the opportunity to improve the original remaining breast???
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20-09-2014
10:39
I am now post op and am looking back on your kind replies and just wishing you all the best and hope that the mental scars as well as the physical have faded as mine are slowly doing (4weeks on). Stay strong you amazing people
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20-09-2014
10:33
Drove for first time today in 4 weeks post op. Feel a shell of my former self, fragile and lack of confidence, but I have kicked arse and beat cancer for the second time, so don't despair if you are just starting out on your cancer journey, strength support get you through.
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17-07-2014
06:39
Thanks for your replies, sounds like very brave inspiring women to me and I hope to be the same.
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15-07-2014
09:36
Just feel lucky that there are people out there that understand, because after the initial diagnosis, you then feel a loneliness that noone else can understand. I have had 2 lumpectomys that didnt work, and am now on countdown to mastectomy, and tummy tuck, which some people have actually said they are jealous of!!!
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30-04-2014
05:59
Have op on 14th may and am finding ways to fill my time, more suggestions would be good.
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