Posted 9/7/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
First the details.
Jan 2012 Dx stage 3 ductal with inflammatory components in left breast.
HER2 + / BRCA NEG
I did not have a "lump", rather the breast tissue was thicker I could tell plus when I took off my padded bra the boob was molded to the shape of the cup.found in Nov 2011.
Mar 2012 : 8 rounds of chemo
July 2012 : bilateral mastectomy
Mid -aug 2012 : 27 blasts of radiation
Dec 2012 : Ovaries removed . Oh the irony....2009 stage 1b cervical cancer, partial hysterectomy. I wanted to go through menopause naturally. Makes me wonder if I had...ech
Ffwd to 2013 and I'm scheduled for the reconstructive surgery.
I have a great PS, explained the process. Her nurse explained the recovery and what to expect. Lifting--Do NOT. Stop taking femara week before and after.
I'm pretty well acquainted with the drains though I only had the 2.
I would welcome any info on the little things I could be looking forward to that I may not be aware of.
1. If you stopped femara, did your flashes get worse?
2. Is it painful to go the bathroom?
3. Don't have a recliner... Alternatives??
Looking forward to hearing from you.