Post Mastectomy

I had a Left Mastectomy 2days ago. There is not much pain as I had expected compared to the lumpectomy I had 2months ago.But I am feeling very emotional as if I am grieving for the loss of an organ.i know I shouldn’t as we all see people loosing their limbs and struggling to lead a normal life where as I can still lead a normal life without one breast.But I am unable to cope and scared even to look at that side-I have to close my eyes when I am dressing up and once I fit the bra with the softie given at the hospital I am Ok. Is this normal or am I being an emotional fool?There are lot of women who have had mastectomies  Has anyone experienced this and will this feeling of emptiness go away? 

  • Hi Radley,

    What you are feeling is completely understandable and you are not being a fool at all. Everyone deals with this differently. We have other members who have gone through it, so I hope someone reaches out to you. If you need someone to talk to, our nurses are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on the free number 0808 800 4040.

    All the best,

    Moderator Anastasia