🎇Having Surgery in November 2026? Share Tips, Encouragement, and Experiences Here🎇

moderators · October 21

Are you scheduled for surgery in November — whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you.

This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate recovery.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, hopeful, overwhelmed, confident, or a little bit of everything—you’re welcome here. 💞

✨ Introduce Yourself

Tell us a little about your journey:

Your surgery date
What procedure you’re having
Where you are in your journey
Or simply say, “I’m here!”

Then come back and keep us posted!

This isn’t a one-and-done thread. Check in before surgery, on surgery day, during recovery, or anytime you need support.

💬 Share, Ask & Update

Come back to:

Share how you’re preparing
Talk about pre-op nerves
Ask questions
Tell us how surgery went
Share recovery updates
Celebrate milestones and little wins
Talk about challenges or tough days
Share tips that helped you
Cheer on someone else

No update is too small. Even “Today was a little better” is worth sharing.

💗 Your Experience Can Help Someone Else

Have you already had surgery? Please stay and share what you’ve learned!

Your experience with things like drains, sleeping, lifting restrictions, recovery, reconstruction, pathology, returning to work, or simply managing the emotions of it all could help someone who is just starting out.

Sometimes the most reassuring thing someone can hear is: “I remember feeling exactly like that.”

And if you’re new here, don’t be shy about asking questions. If you’re wondering about it, chances are someone else is too!

🌸 Celebrate Every Milestone

Drains out? First shower? Slept through the night? Took a longer walk? Got good pathology news?

Tell us! 🎉

The little victories count, too.

🤝 Most of All, Join the Conversation

If you’ve been reading without posting, this is your invitation to jump in.

You don’t need the perfect words or all the answers. Just start where you are.

Post an introduction. Ask a question. Share an update. Celebrate a win. Offer encouragement. Come back tomorrow and post again.

The more we share and support one another, the stronger this community becomes. 💗

📌 Helpful Resources

And remember, our Virtual Support Groups are also here for support before surgery, during recovery, and every step in between.

Come as you are. Share what you’re going through. Keep coming back. And let’s get through October together. 💞

— The Mods