Normal life after mastectomy
Well - who would have thought it?
It's nine pm on a Friday night - two weeks to the day since Marjory had her mastectomy and I'm sitting alone, writing this having settled four year old Anna into bed just a while ago.
Where's Marjory? Why, out for a night with friends of course. Looking fantastic and feeling pretty good about herself into the bargain. If you are facing mastectomy soon then be reassured - I'm sure its not the same for everyone - but Marjory is living proof that you can get back to near normal amazingly quickly.
She hasn't had it all plain sailing - the seroma has been a problem and her arm has been pretty sore at times - but things are improving quickly day by day. No doubt some food, good company and a glass or two of wine will help speed the recovery even more.
I'm off for a beer and to watch some soccer on TV - normal life resumed indeed!
Gordon
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This from a man.
I sure didn't feel like running out and having drinks with the girls after my mastectomy, infact, it's been 5 months and I still can't say I want to run out and do much of anything. I think my body is chopped up and hideous. Certainly not something I'm ready to show any guy, should I ever date again. Plus, I had my ovaries taken out, so after chemo, radiation, then a double mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction....I'm pretty much estrogen deprived. Yes, I know....not only do I hate my hideous body, but I have no estrogen to even make me want to be a woman again. Cancer just sucks
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