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Coping after breast surgery

Ria16
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Hi had breast surgery 6 weeks ago, feel down, breast doesn't look the same, dent and scar, radiotherapy to start in 2 or 3 weeks where boob may shrink slightly. Feel alone and support dissappeared after I healed. Does anyone else feel the same, feel depressed as my partner decided to call it a day before my surgery.  Maybe best to return to work soon as LOCKDOWN doesn't help. Wanted to speak to other women who feel the same 

  • Offline in reply to Amy1988

    Hi amy

     

    I'm sorry to hear that, and I bet chemo is horrible. I think they can reconstruct your boob, have seen pics of this I know is still horrible though.

    That's good that your area does that, I hope you have alot of support and a good partner. 

    I was terrifed off surgery but the staff were lovely and you won't know about it, the nurses are lovely, sorry no consolation, I hope it goes OK and u make a full recovery and stay well. 

     

    Ria

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    Hi RIA. I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow but he said right from the beginning that he doesn't want to do a reconstruction straightaway. Its depressing but I'm willing to do whatever they advise. I'm lucky that I've got support too, I don't think I could cope with all this on my own! Good luck with the rest of your journey 

     

  • Offline in reply to Amy1988

    Hi amy

     

    And you too, it will work out in the end, they know what there doing.  They probably do it when covoid is over.  

     

    Good luck with it all. 

     

    Ria 

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