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Mastectomy DIEP Reconstruction

Samneedscoffee21
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Hi all, 

I’m booked in for a mastectomy of my right breast, with removal lymph nodes and a DIEP flap reconstruction at the same time in a couple of weeks. In a bid to take my mind off it I’m going shopping! So I wondered if anyone would be able to give me any advice about what to expect that maybe you weren’t expecting or what to pack, take with me into hospital that saved you or that you wish you had taken? 
sending love and thanks to you all 

Sam xx

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    Ps Sam, what I didn't mention on the other thread was that I had my lymph removal at the same time too. Benefit for me was that they removed them via the breast opening and so I didn't get her another wound and drain under my arm and no pain external stitches there. Downside is that I forget as there are no stitches there and have probably overused it. Two months post op tomorrow and I'm still completely numb in armpit and too afraid to shave and get shooting nerves re-igniting pains up the middle of my right arm, some of which is still completely numb and some which is starting to wake up. Hope that helps (although I know different hospitals and surgeons do things differently). 
    Hugs Mickey xx ️

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    Hi Mickey

    This information is great.

     

    Thank you 

    Denise

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    Hi Denise, I'm just glad if it's helpful. Just hollow if you think of anything else specific you want to know.  Love and best wishes and be great to know how you get on - Mickey xx ️

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    Hi Mickey

    I will definitely keep you updated. Got my appointment with the plastic surgeons on Wednesday will be having a CT Angiogram. Hopefully all will go well and I will Get my date for surgery. Will post a update once I know.

    Thanks again it is such a relief to chat to someone who is going through the same situation as you. My family are great but they do not understand completely what my anxiety. So thank you again.

    virtual hugs 

    Denise

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    Hi Mickey

    sorry I should have asked how is your recovery going ? Are you able to do much yet ? Also how long was you paid up for ? 

    Hope your recovery is going well

    virtual hugs

    Denise

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