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Risk-reducing breast surgery. Reconstruction using your own tissue and laparoscopy.

Cortijera
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Hello!

I am new to this group.

I have had four weeks ago a laparoscopy and I am going to have a risk-reducing breast surgery next.  I am very scared and I have a lot of questions and doubts to ask.

I would be very grateful if somebody who has gone through that could give me some tips about what to to before and after the breast operation.   And, I would like to ask if it is normal to be in pain and have a lot of gas four weeks after the laparoscopy, because I went to work yesterday just for a three hour shift and I got to ill and in pain on the bus that I had to come back home immediately and phone the GP to extend my sick leave. Has anybody had a similar experience?  Should I worry?

Thank you very much,

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    Hello Jenn,

    Thank you very much for your answer. I will try to get in contact with my nurse. My surgery is not next week, unfortunately I will have to wait a long waiting list but I need to decide which surgery I want.

    Thanks a lot,

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    Hello Cortijera

    My apologies. I need to remember to put my glasses on so I don't misread things! 

    It's good to hear that you've got time to make decisions about which type of reconstruction is right for you. Don't be afraid to reach out to your breast care nurse or ask to speak to the Consultant again if you have questions and concerns. 

    Sending my best wishes for when you do eventually take that next step. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • in reply to Cortijera

    Hello Cortijera

    My apologies. I need to remember to put my glasses on so I don't misread things! 

    It's good to hear that you've got time to make decisions about which type of reconstruction is right for you. Don't be afraid to reach out to your breast care nurse or ask to speak to the Consultant again if you have questions and concerns. 

    Sending my best wishes for when you do eventually take that next step. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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