One week post MX, just got the good news pathology report

TrmTab

First off, thanks to all for helping my through my pre-surgery anxiety, questions, etc.

I had the mastectomy ["simple" no lymph nodes -- how any of this can be called simple is beyond me] with immediate reconstruction (TE placement) last Friday, June 3rd.

One long week later just got a good report on the pathology, only DCIS, no invasive, large clear margins...after 2 lumpectomies without margins, very relieved and trying to stay there. I do still find the "no cancer but you need a mastectomy" line hard to take, but I have passed that decision and need to move forward.

Had my first drain removed today. I have felt like a character from Star Trek with long loopy drain tubes (over two feet long!) and these big bulbs at the end...so even pinned to my bra, the loops hang down a good foot. I'm 5'8" but that is still hard to hide.

Had 300cc put into the TE at time of surgery and have first post-surgery fill up in one week...

Starting to bruise and quite surprised that even with the TE and the 300cc at surgery, my chest wall is indented...I thought I would come out flat and then start building from there, but no, indented.

Thanks again for all...

DX DCIS Oct 2015

Lumpectomy Dec 2015

Lumpectomy Jan 2016

Mastectomy Left June 2016

LAstar

Great news! Welcome to the other side! Those wide margins are a relief.

ChiSandy

Welcome to the rest of your life....cancer-free! Congrats! Take time to heal, get strong, and get back in the game.