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Severe pain immediately after waking from right masectomy surgery.

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 13 9:00pm | Replies (18)
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@lilc

@susan7656 thank you for your reply. I also had the cadaver tissue pockets placed. My pain and tightness is insane. Really far worse in my opinion than what I am hearing from some other women. I know we are all different, but I am seeing a correlation between keeping/removing that fascia. If it only takes a few weeks to feel better, I would be over joyed.

But I know my body pretty well... hoping and praying this is not a long haul type of pain/disability. If there is any way you can check your surgeon's report or ask for me, I would be so grateful! It is helpful to know what I am in for because I had plans for moving and getting back into my career this year, but it looks like that all may need to get put on hold.

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susan7656 | @susan7656 | May 13 4:06pm

Hi @lilc - I did have the pectoral fascia removed. My surgeon’s response is that they routinely remove it for a mastectomy.

My team was at an accredited cancer center, so I have a lot of confidence in them. Also, my surgeon was chief of surgery, so, again, I have a lot of trust in her.

Hang in there. As I mentioned before, my pain was significant in the first 3-6 weeks. Life improved a lot after drains were removed.

If you have concerns, I do encourage you to reach out to your team about pain management.

I am less than 12 weeks past my reconstructive surgery. (6 months post mastectomy) I am in PT. There is tightness, but it is bearing and improving regularly! I hope yours will, too.

It’s a big surgery. Give yourself some grace.

I am thinking of you. Take your pain meds and rest! I watched a lot of mindless Netflix to keep my mind occupied those first few weeks.

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