💗 June 2026 Surgery Roll Call — You’re Among Friends Here 💗
If you have surgery coming up in June —whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or another procedure—this thread is for you.
This is a place to connect with others who understand what it feels like to count down the days, manage the unknowns, and prepare for surgery and recovery.
Whether you're feeling calm, anxious, hopeful, overwhelmed, or all of the above, you're welcome here.
✨ Introduce Yourself
Say hello, share your surgery date, or simply post, “I’m here.”
Every post helps build the community and reminds others that they’re not facing this alone.
đź’¬ Use This Thread To:
• Ask questions, big or small
• Share what's helping you prepare
• Talk about challenges, worries, or victories
• Celebrate milestones along the way
• Check in before or after surgery whenever you're able
The strength of this thread comes from everyone participating and supporting one another.
đź’ž Already Had Surgery?
We’d love to hear from you, too.
Your experience, reassurance, and practical tips can make a meaningful difference to someone who is just beginning this part of the journey. Sometimes a few encouraging words or a simple “I remember feeling that way” can help more than you know.
✨ Easy Ways to Join In
• Post your surgery date so we can cheer you on
• Share your story—whatever feels comfortable
• Reply to someone else's post
• Offer encouragement or support
Even a brief message can brighten someone's day.
đź“Ś Helpful Resources
• Shopping, Packing, and To-Do Lists for Surgery & Recovery
• Surgery preparation and recovery resources in our Surgery section
🤝 Looking for Additional Support?
Our Virtual Support Groups are available before surgery, during recovery, and every step in between.
đź’— One Last Thing
You don't need the perfect words or a complete story to participate.
If you're reading this and wondering whether to post, consider this your invitation.
We're here to support one another through the countdown, surgery day, recovery, and beyond—and we'd love to hear from you.
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— The Mods
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Two and a half weeks post-bilateral mastectomy surgery and still struggling with pain.
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Had surgery a month back, stiffness in arm , pain when stretching the arm
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Welcome both @klepcyk and @sunflower5!
We’re really glad you’ve joined our community, even though we’re sorry you’re both dealing with pain and recovery challenges right now. We hope you both feel free to share how things are progressing and ask anything at all, even small concerns.
We’re thinking of you and sending you gentle healing wishes.
The Mods
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I'm here — just had a revision to my breast reconstruction to gain more symmetry between my cancer breast (full mastechtomy w/ radiation) and natural breast (a Mastoplexy/breast lift w/ smaller implant) — so far so good!
(they are sisters, not twins…)
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Hello , at my 41 Diagnosed on June 5th 2025
Invasive ductal carcinoma left breast , stage 1 grade 2, ER/PR 99% positive , Her2- , KI67 less 10% , negative nodes , TM 0.8cms
- treatment June 12th 2025 Had a bilateral double mastetomic with immediate reconstruction
- Tamoxifen for 5 year
- Prozoladex every 28 days for 2 1/2
It’s been a journey since then had and still have to many feeling and changesI didn’t know before life was so treacherous. I’ve learnt to love and appreciate everyday of my life
listen to your bodyDon’t give up and don’t leave your treatments
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Hi @meldelaflower , and welcome to BCO!
Thank you for posting and joining this surgery group. How has your recovery been going since your bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction? And how are you feeling on Tamoxifen and Zoladex so far?
We're glad you're here and hope you'll continue to check in, share updates, and connect with others in this supportive community.
Sending warm wishes,
The Mods
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My surgery date for double mastectomy is June 30th. I’m still kind of down and scared. I’m trying to decide between an AFC and Goldilocks and I don’t like either “choice.” I know my breasts don’t define me, but I don’t want to lose them either.
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Hi @robynb73, welcome to our surgery group thread! We're sorry for the reasons that brought you here, and especially for these very-normal feelings and emotions you're encountering. If you're saddened by the thought of losing your breasts, the Goldilocks reconstruction option (if you're a candidate) might be the preferred choice, because it does re-create breast mounds using your own tissue. And if you later decide that you're not happy with the Goldilocks result, you can get a revision to an aesthetic flat closure; any future correction revisions would be covered by health insurance.
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Hi everyone! đź’—
We wanted to check in with you and see how things are going.
@klepcyk, how are you doing now? Has the pain improved at all since your mastectomy?
@sunflower5, has the stiffness in your arm gotten any better? Have you been able to talk with your surgeon or a physical therapist about it?
@mighty.mouse.6, how has your recovery been progressing since the revision?
@meldelaflower, you mentioned having many feelings and changes since your diagnosis and surgery. How are you doing now, both physically and emotionally?
@robynb73 , your surgery date was June 30. We've been thinking of you. How did everything go, and how are you feeling in these first days of recovery?
Please know we're thinking of you and would love to hear how you're getting on.
Sincerely,
The Mods
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