MBC surgery

[8576]

I am being considered today for surgery because of a breast wound that will not heal. Not sure if surgery will be approved or not. Has anyone with MBC had breast surgery and how long is the healing? I am 79 yrs. old, and otherwise in good health.

Cheers, June S.

[Rhwright12]

I had a simple right mastectomy 2 years ago...I only had one round of pain meds right after surgery. The drain for almost a week was annoying but again no pain...😀

[8576 in reply to Rhwright12]

thanks so much . It is nice to hear other's experiences. Sounds good.

Cheers, June S.

[hdhonda]

I hope and pray that you 🙏 find answers soon. Blessings Hannah

[8576 in reply to hdhonda]

Thanks. Won't hear anything now till Monday.

Cheers, June S.

[Nmartinez15]

I have double mastectomy and I was at home for 8 weeks. Its was painful but it will get better. After that I have like 4 breast reconstruction and the first 2 was horrible job. So this year I have another one and I am very happy with the plastic surgeon job. I only took like 2 pain killers the last time.

[8576]

Thanks for the reply, That sounds like quite the journey. Glad you got it done right.

Cheers, JuneS.

[Barbteeth]

It’s a long time ago since I had my mastectomy but it was painful for several weeks afterwards but I remember riding my horse four weeks later...I’m a bit silly like that and probably shouldn’t have but I was ok

Barb xx

[8576]

Thanks Barb. I understand taking the pleasure where you can get it. ie: horse riding. Not that I ride but I love watching horse events. Did you have a full recovery or any mobility issues, (arm)?

Cheers, June S.

[Cafeole2]

I had a serious womb issue on my left breast. It slowly grew and seeped. I’m 76,Onc told me if I didn’t have it removed, it would continue to grow and I wouldn’t have enough skin to close. I had it removed 6 months ago along with my left breast.

I had womb care come to the house 3 times to apply cream around suture and show me how to drain the drainage tube which I had for 10 days. I don’t recall pain & the drainage tube was a piece of cake. it was elective surgery, so I’m thrilled with my decision. I’m currently on Xeloda.

Happy holidays, Sending blessings

[8576]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have been approved for surgery Jan. 3. I am so thankful that they can do it. The surgeon says it will be simple surgery. Just 25 mins. Out the same day. I will have help at home. Happy holidays to you and everyone here on the forum.

Cheers, June S.

[Cafeole2]

Hi June, how are you doing? The last update was one month ago. Lots of prayers for your surgery and fast healing. Anxious to know how your doing.

[8576]

Thanks for asking. Had surgery on Jan. 3rd. Everything went very well. She did take the whole breast plus 4 lymph nodes. She only planned a partial mastectomy. I stayed overnight in the hospital because of low oxygen levels but was home by 11 am. next day.

She is a wonderful surgeon to be sure. I had 42 staples in and minamal to no pain. Good movement in my arm. Bending no problem. The drain came out on the 10th day and staples on Jan. 15th. I do take pain meds anyhow for my hip with the tumour. So I am still really stage 4 but the most active breast cancer is gone. I am feeling fine. Back to normal. I am so pleased with how it all went. The surgeon said keep moving and drink lots of water. I did that and felt good.

How are you doing?

Cheers, June S.

[Cafeole2 in reply to 8576]

Just read your reply regarding surgery by reading your recent post. I can’t began to tell you how thrilled I am you were able to have the ugly open womb removed. Yikes, 42 staples🙉. The surgeon used glue to close me up. I had surgery last June. So far the beast hasn’t shown it’s ugly face on me🙏🏼

[8576]

Wonderful. So nice to hear. Hope it stays that way. It is just great to hear from you all.

Mine has changed it face. I think you will see my post to Sarcie I posted today.

Cheers, June S.