Well, I thought I was going to have until October 24th until I had my DIEP flap surgery done. However, they put me on a cancelation list and they called yesterday and now I am scheduled for August 28th!! YIKES!
I have decided to keep my right breast despite a couple of benign tumors because it seems like it really doesn't matter on the outcome if I have it removed. I hope I am making the right decision!! With the Diep flap it is only 1 shot, but I don't want to take the right side off and reconstruct both and have no sensation, or numbness or whatever else on the right side like the left.
Now, I am just working on wrapping my head around reconstruction happening this month!! Wow, I cannot believe it is finally happening.
My last Herceptin will be August 20th, the reconstruction on the 28th. Oh and in between August 17th Relay for Life walk. Then it is heal up and be done for the most part. I mean two other minor outpatient surgeries in 4 months for nip and tuck, the the last nipple reconstruction or whatever it is called.
Any of you have any things I should know or do in advance??? Before or during my recovery???
I think I am still in shock and a little nervous about surgery! I have been in the hospital over night twice; once having my son, and 2nd having the masectomy. They say I will be in hospital for 4 to 5 days.....Dang!
Appreciate any thoughts, tips or things I should know in advance!! Thanks in advance!