Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi, the same thing happened to me I was fine after masectomey and recon..Then they decided to uplift good breast... What a Mess!! Now my bloob and my breasts live on different streets!! I've gone from a 34c to a 34 DD I have had 2 skin infections....I know my surgeon is not a magician all I ever wanted was a bloob the same size has my breast. My life has completely changed and my confidence is at an all time low. I used to play golf, go out see people..Now its just me and the remote... On a positive note I asked to see a plastic surgeon they put me forward then I phoned to see how long waiting list is, long!! So I went to see doctor got him to write went back to see BC nurse got me taken off a routine list Now I have an appointment in June... I have remained Calm throughout my mescetomy no tears just my good sense of humour However after op I decided not to sit and wait I want things done can't afford private So doing everything I can. I am single, slim and want my life back.. So Fight don't sit round ask to see a new surgeon do some research find the best in your area... Be polite but firm.. This is Your Life Good Luck ... View more

Thank you so much for your reply.. I am meeting BC and surgeon tomorrow.. If feel stupid now complaining when I should feel grateful I am still alive. . I will see if I can have appointment with plastic surgeon.. Let you know what happens x ... View more

Thank you delly for your replies it was very kind. I wish you all the best with your reconstruction I would get out there and start meeting people, know it's difficult when your confidence is low... If we don't give ourselves a kick up the bum! lol We won't know who we will meet Good a luck xxx ... View more

You will be fine Being last is Much better, it means they can take their time and do a great job without rushing. Just focus on anything to get you through I was last too and ended up going for a walk round hospital to keep me chilled. Good luck xxxxx ... View more

P.S I am a young 50 year old Who has a great social life my bloob is fine Yes I have a scar that is fading.. All I can say is why wait for reconstruction it is better they use some of the skin you have on your breast. For me personally I think it would be worse to have gone back later for reconstruction. Well done with degree xxxxx ... View more

Hi Kaz, Snap I was too thin to take skin for reconstruction The only place plastic surgeon could take skin and muscle from was my back.. Not an option has I play golf and was told I would never play again. Pigs skin I was told about but I am stupid and when I was told I had cancer started smoking Not cool and I know Very Stupid My surgeon however was Cool and offered me to titanium mush with bag implant. I was unsure like you I never had an op before I did a bit of research and titanium they use in knee and hip op.. So I decided to go for it and it works ☺☺☺😅😅 I am 12 weeks post op and I have been swimming in a 2 piece and on holiday. Nothing is easy but try and be positive know it's hard sometimes. Today they put the rest of the fluid in the bag in my bloob I had heard how painful it would be I was worried.. So my friend and I went for lunch first and I had a couple of glasses of vino ( I checked with BC nurse first) I arrive at hospital in a great mood.. Fluid was but in bloob whilst me and my friend laughed and told jokes. The BC Nurse congratulated me on being so good. No pain I think because I didn't focus on it.. You will be fine I promise just focus on getting yourself through this... Your young why wait your having an op get it all done at the same time. The sooner you start the quicker you can enjoy life Good Luck xxx ... View more

Rosie I am so sorry to hear of your situation it's difficult to advise you,, I guess BC effects men too in different ways. If you go to your doctor they could help you with a councillor, it would be good for you to go and see someone. I wish you all the best xx ... View more

Hi Tandy....I had a masectomey on July 8 th just a routine mammogram I was Very lucky I was not even 50...I was like you confused what to take to hospital what to do before I go in... So I decided Stop stressing out out things, you can worry yourself sick... I decided to go out and just get a couple of bras went to M $S advised by the lady to get soft bras!! Oops she was wrong wrong, surgeon told me to get a sports bra which I did when I got home..I bought from Amazon... I spent the 3 weeks before my op having as much FUN as I could, I worked out that my friends were stressing enough for me and it was my job to just enjoy myself.. I went to comedy club, out for meals, sung a lot ( whilst consuming a large amount of alcohol I worked out that there are a lot of people going through Crap I this world and I would count my chickens and make the best of it.. I planned fun stuff to do every week, by the time It certainly to the op I was exhausted and needed a couple of weeks resting up. I should add I ate well took loads of vitamins, and drunk a lot of coconut water, which was brilliant.. Good luck xxx ... View more

I am so pleased you have all finished treatment.. That is so true concentrate on living life to the full and being healthy... I wish you all Good Health xxx ... View more

Thank You Jill..I am plodding along still not back in work, I have along way to go with reconstruction, I do appreciate how lucky I have been... So how's the band going? xxx ... View more

Hello all, Sorry I haven't posted anything on here for quite some time.....Too be honest I found it difficult to read what you were all going through with your treatment...You can call me selfish, I deserve it.. I felt awfully that I just had 1 breast removed and a couple of weeks after the op, I just felt really miserable and couldn't stand hearing anything about cancer... Sorry You are really cool chicks ☺☺☺☺☺and I have been thinking about you all..xxxxxxx ... View more

Hello I am on week 6 after my reconstruction with mesh and implant and 3 lymph nodes out I am learning to like my new bloob... Still a little numb under arm but I have some feeling.. This weekend I am away on a recuperation spa break curtsey of Benedon ( fab company) have helped a lot. Surgeon said I can swim and go in spa, I am 49 single and I don't want to be frightened to put a 2 piece so I am going to do it this weekend.. I played golf before op and have been looking forward to my golfing holiday, surgeon says I can also play golf... So next week I am going to see if I can hit a ball.. The way I see things is I am Very lucky to have just lost a breast a rountine mamagram no signs of BC.. I had no choice, masectomy, I know I have got a long way to go and rubbing bio oil on my bloob I don't like at all... I guess its part of the process of liking our new part , Nothing is perfect, But I am going to embrace has best I can my new life xx ... View more

Good luck with Rads...Selfish friends will get thier karmer its still annoying...If you lived near me I would take you... Prehaps a move to Wales I would give you a lift and we all have free perscriptions.. Think of you all huge hug and kissess xxxx ... View more

Thank you for reply...Yes I checked with surgeon she is happy for me to go.. ... View more

Good Morning 8b...I have been reading and keeping up with your posts...Know the treatment is difficult, I wish I had a magic wand to help you all... The only thing I can do is recommend a book called headspace, it is worth a go. I am thinking of you all...I don't know where the time has gone, I have been very busy doing nothing!!! I am allowed to go on spa break, can't wait till Friday In the meantime I have a house to clean, feel embarrassed that I feel I have gone back to my student days and I don't care...I must make an effort I am giving you loads of hugs and kisses xxxxxxxxx ... View more

Morning ladies, Sorry I have been quiet, have been away for weekend caravan by beach down Gower not the Caribbean I know but comes joint first for me.. Port is in body to inflate bag inside bloob to try and make it the same size has my breast.. Aargh!!!! Feel better now.. Will find out today at 2, to see whats happening.. What will be will be. Thank you for all your support thinking of you xxx ... View more