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Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 30, 2023 | Replies (61)
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@randy36

I am so sorry you are experiencing these feelings of sadness over how your body has changed. This issue is something not spoken about much. Outsiders inadvertently can cause guilt feelings for that loss of vanity feelings. I think we struggle with seeing the glass half full rather than half empty. You are going through a period of grieving. Your body that holds your life has changed drastically for so many reasons. You will go through all stages of grief... " through" is the keyword. There is a light of self-acceptance you will feel at some point in your journey. Yes, of course, you should always count your blessings but these experiences are so normal. I wish you good health and healing.

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bluebird70 | @bluebird70 | May 18, 2023

Hi there. I had my right mastectomy grade 3 IDC close to the chest wall. It was at the start of covid and I wanted a bilateral at the time. They couldn’t because they had cancelled all elective surgeries. I have to say looking at myself with 1 breast hanging was very sad and in your face every morning and left me with a lot of anxiety. Fast forward 3 years and the surgeon agreed that it was time and I am now 6 weeks post op and I am now in the company of all of the beautiful Flat Warriors ❤️❤️❤️ out there. That is how I feel. I have lots of options of prothesis’s. I found the best at Athleta’s and a good price. Went from D cup to B cup. And if I want to be flat which is most of the time at home, I do. Good luck🥰

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Young@65 | @happyat65 | May 19, 2023

In a post a few months ago, I stated I miss the old me before cancer. I decided to start trying to remake me! I have lost 28 pounds since my surgery. I’m finally having my reconstruction almost three years after my initial partial mastectomy. I’m hoping that will help me to feel like the Debbie I was before cancer maybe better!!

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