Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
I had a single mastectomy three weeks ago. My chest feels still. Feels like I'm wearing a tight bra on that side when I'm not wearing any bra. The plastic surgeon - one week post surgery - said this is normal and will go away. I had a post-op visit with a PA in the general surgery dept this week and she said it may not go…
Hi there! Sorry this is going to be longg… TLDR: OWWWWWWWI!!! I had lumpectomy and breast reduction on both sides on 10/9. I've ben having nerve pain which feels like a pretty bad sunburn in most places and in a couple spots like an itch. (at one point it covered my whole chest & upper abdomen down to a few inches above…
Here are the October surgery dates. I'm so glad we can support one another through this! Survivor11 - Oct 3 - exchange/port removal/ovary Trinity - Oct 3 - BMX with TE's Rockysg - Oct 3 - BMX and recon Gamergirl - Oct 4 - BMX with Lat Flap MargieC - Oct 4 - BMX with recon Stephanie33 - Oct 4 - BMX with recon and…
My medical group stopped accepting Advantage a couple of years ago. I wanted to keep my doctors so now I'm paying over $300 for a supplemental plan. I had a mastectomy several weeks ago. I'm not getting chemo or radiation so the only treatment I have left (hopefully) is possible reconstruction. I'm following up on my…
Hello. I was just diagnosed with IDC. I’m still confused about the roles of different doctors. I know the surgeon does the surgery. The medical oncologist deals with meds (tamoxifen, etc). The radiology oncologist does radiation therapy. However, I’m not sure what doctor is devising the treatment plan (do I need chemo, do…
Am trying not to panic but am having some serious pain in the area of my lumpectomy. It has been 8 months since surgery and all has been well. Lumpectomy site is basically at one o'clock when looking at me and is quite deep. I unfortunately had a sarcoma after the surgery which has meshed my tissue to the chest wall. This…
Hi, I am new here. Recent dx of R sided ER+, PR+, HER2 - breast cancer at 40 years old. Chose B mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Just had drains removed at nearly 4 weeks post (sx was 8/12/25). I have been dealing with a lot of hypersensitivity to my chest/axilla region. I am a physical therapist by trade and plan…
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of September? Join us here where we support each other as we prepare for our surgeries, ask questions about what to expect, share reservations and fears, and support one another through preparation and recovery. And, we encourage others who've "been there"…
Hello there, I am reaching out to this community for some guidance and support as I am currently navigating a challenging time. I recently underwent a mastectomy; and while the physical recovery is progressing, I am struggling with the emotional aspects of the experience. The surgery itself went smoothly; but now that I am…
I am Having a hysterectomy and oophorectomy next week via robot but my fibroids have made it too big to come out my vagina. I have to do this because the Lupron was not working to suppress my ovaries. (I think they are just bitter I've never used them) What kinds of healing expectations should I have? I'm a little unclear…
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