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Feelings about single mastectomy
Has anyone else felt sad about having a mastectomy prior to surgery? I’m scheduled for a single mastectomy with a tissue expander on July 11th and while I’m very grateful about my prognosis, I feel sad to lose a part of myself. I’m also afraid of how I will feel when I see myself post surgery and post reconstruction. My nipple can’t be spared which also makes me feel sad/worried about how I will feel about how I will look. I plan to have a nipple tattoo but that will be a long ways off. I just wondered if anyone else was feeling or felt this way.
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@anniez1943
That's great to hear Annie, I'm 78 and having a single masectomy in January. I thought about a double, but decided 'if it ain't broke don't try to fix it'. The cancer is gone and I feel great and ready to pursue my passions in life.
@awalton
Hi. So glad you're not having a double. I had 2 drain tubes, maybe because of the lymph nodes that were removed, but I wouldn't want 4 to deal with. Plus, my surgeon said that there's too great a risk for infection and I certainly did not want to deal with that. I love going "braless" around the house, but have to wear a bra with closer fitting clothes. That's OK!!! I have a wonderful insert. My bras have the pocket behind the cup. I go to the Pink Boutique to get those supplies. I live in San Antonio. Blessings to you on your upcoming surgery. PS. My surgery was a breeze. It's the cancer med that, on occasion, disrupts my life. Good Luck. Hugs.
@anniez1943
I'm with you in going braless around the house but in public wearing a bra with an insert to look balanced.
It's also great to hear you did well with the masectomy recovery....that is so good to hear! Right now I'm working on getting 6 months of chemotherapy out of my system with drinking lots of water.
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April
@anniez1943 That one breast had successfully nursed 3 healthy babies and attracted a husband. But for me at 79, it was just an appendage that was no longer useful. So no reconstruction for me either! My heart and soul are who I am, not that boob that’s outlived its usefulness. I love your spirit! Be strong and live a happy life! God bless you…
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2 Reactions@mimi09 So glad you chose no surgery. So many infections and "stuff" out there these days. And hospitals, outpatient centers are probably the worst. Good for your Mimi. Continued blessings to you. Hugs and love...