Getting back to normal

Bleuxx

Hi-

This is my first post and I am glad that I found this discussion board since I need a place to have some company with strong women who have had similar experiences as myself. I was diagnosed with DCIS in September and had prophylactic nipple sparring bmx in November 5th with immediate reconstruction. I currently have the tissue expanders with alloderm. I must say that they are really bothersome, but the thing that I would like to know are as follows:

My skin around my breast and nipples is really sensitive and it's bothersome to the point where I am hunching over because I don't want the clothes touching my skin and it's affecting my posture. Has anyone else experience this as well? If so any ideas on how to relieve the sensitivity.

I had a sentinel lymph node removed in my affected breast. My breast looks a little deformed and dented and the area around my armpit is still swollen when does this go back to "normal"?

My PS said not to carry anything over 5lbs but I am due to go back to work in about 2 weeks and I work in a lab operating complex instruments and I have to carry things that weigh over 20 lbs. I am stressing out and I feel that this is affecting my recovery as well.

I don't feel like I am back to normal. I get tired and wiped out easily. I am trying to push thru it but I feel like I am losing all my good attitude and getting depressed. Any words of wisdom would help right now.

Moderators

Hi Bleuxx, and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

We just wanted to stop by and give you a warm hello and let you know that you'll surely be getting some helpful words of advice soon. Our Community is always very supportive and very knowledgeable. This is definitely the place to share your concerns!

We look forward to hearing more from you and we're hoping you feel better soon!

--The Mods

ksusan

Hi. That skin sensitivity is pretty common. I still have some from surgery in February, but was noticing today that my intolerably scratchy tee shirts have magically become soft again.