Hello and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your wife's situation and the obvious discomfort that it must be causing her.

I wonder whether her physio is able to seek the advice from other members of her practice or is she in contact with a breast surgeon who has some expertise in reconstructive surgery. I wonder whether the physio felt it would help to do some gentle exercises such as yoga or Pilates.

I am not sure whether your wife has talked this through with her GP and whether they could re refer her back to the surgeon who did the original operation for advice.

You have posted in 'ask the nurses' I wonder whether if you post on a different thread you may get more responses from other women.

Breast Cancer Now have a service called 'Someone Like Me' where they try and put women together who are in a similar situation. Have a look at their details here

They also have a forum where you can post here

You can also talk to their nurses on the helpline on 0808 800 6000.

I do hope that some of these links may be helpful and that it will lead to some positive solutions to make your wife more comfortable.

You are also welcome to speak to one of our nurses on our helpline. Our number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best Wishes to you both,

Catherine