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Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)
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4-4-23 I had lumpectomy on left and reconstructive on both. I had clear margins, but MD Anderson wanted/needed larger margins. I had second surgery 4-21-23 to get the correct margins. I had 15 days of radiation starting mid May. Then started anastrozole after that( that’s another story if you need help there) For me the first surgery was almost easier. As for pain, very manageable. I set an alarm at night to take the pain pills as directed. I was given extra strength Tylenol, 800 ibuprofen and then a heavier pain pill if needed. Which I think I took once when I had to travel home ( I live 3 hrs from Houston) I’m 60 and was/am pretty good health and shape. That 2nd surgery kind of zapped me. I felt or my body felt okay we’re on the way to recovery than bam. But surgery was necessary. They’ll put you in a surgical bra after
Surgery, doctors gave me extra surgical pads to put between incisions and bra which helped. I believe my reconstruction was called anchor. Let me know if there are any more questions. 💪🏻😊.
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I've never had much to begin with -- started as an A, ended up a B, so I have less breast tissue to spare than many. I had a lumpectomy on the lower left quadrant of my left breast, and like most had concerns about the cosmetic result, even though my lumpectomy was minor compared to what many of my 1-in-8 sisters are going through. I told my surgeon to take anything she deemed necessary going into surgery, so I was not sure what I'd wake up to. To my complete surprise, my female surgeon at the Mayo left me looking improved and more symmetrical -- the very last thing I expected. Having everything done in one surgery makes lots of sense for so many women, but I'm glad I waited to see the initial result before planning anything else.
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@celestebradham Thanks for the details. I wasn't sure weather to go with teh lift 2 weeks after Lumpectomy but good to see your positive reply. Does radiation also effects the size of breast?
I will have to take Tamoxifen.