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Prepping for Surgery

Posted by healedme @healedme, Aug 1 12:58am

Ive been diagnosed with Stage O DCIS and I have surgery Tuesday. I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and oncoplastic (breast reduction and lift on BOTH breasts) surgeries. My nerves are getting to me. I'd love to hear from anyone who has undergone the procedure. How much pain should I expect? What was your recovery time and process? Unfortunately, I'm simultaneously going through a divorce and my son leaves for college in 4 weeks. I'm juggling a lot and trying to keep it all together without burdening others. I'd like a dose of reality on how things felt from the time you awakened . . .

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healedme | @healedme | Aug 5 3:17am
In reply to @roch "@healedme You may want to do following search and see other discussions on breast reductions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/?search=reduction#discussion-listview..." + (show)
@roch

@healedme

You may want to do following search and see other discussions on breast reductions:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/?search=reduction#discussion-listview
Remember, everyone's experience is different.

The key is to plan ahead. Yours is under week away, but do any shopping and prep this weekend so everything need in next few weeks is already in house. You do not have to be strong, you can ask for help. Also, take advantage of delivery services that are now available for grocery and meals.

Is there any one able to stay with you for few days after surgery to help?

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Certainly! I will have help for 3 days post op and I'm food prepping as I type this. Reading this thread has been very helpful and encouraging. I'm on my healing journey!

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lifetraveler | @lifetraveler | Aug 5 6:09am
In reply to @healedme "You are VERY kind. Thank you so much. I'm in Philadelphia. I will have help my..." + (show)
@healedme

You are VERY kind. Thank you so much. I'm in Philadelphia. I will have help my first three days post-op and from the sound of things, I should be okay to manage after that. If not, I will call-in the calvary! I appreciate your prayers. That's the MOST you can do.

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Hi! @healedme:

Thanks for your update! I am so relieved to know that you will have some help the first three days post-op; for I went through my BC surgery - a bit different from yours - 12/26 of last year that I know it surely is not walking in the park... Actually your family and friends do feel better when you accept their help, for this allows them to feel less helpless...

We'll keep you and your son in our thoughts and prayers. You seem to be a well-organized person with thoughtful preparation, surely you'll be fine!

Wishing you all the best in the journey ahead, healthier, stronger and happier!

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