My Breast Cancer Journey Begins Tomorrow

I hope you are feeling alright after you lumpectomy. I had mine last September, it was painful the first few days, but I rested a lot and I healed fine. Good luck with treatment! Thinking of you!

Wishing you well. I had a lumpectomy in July of 2022. I would suggest wearing a compression bra. I wore sports bras but ended up with a seroma that took almost two years to go away.

@Sheila C. I think I goofed on what it means to flag a post. I don't see how to undo it. I wanted to bookmark because I have a huge boobache!!! It's been 3 weeks and 4th day from just tumor and 2 nodes removed, but it's on the outer side. BOOB ACHE! UGH. I don't know what a compression bra is but I want one that closes in the front.

The compression bra helped me tremendously. The hospital gave me mine. But maybe check Amazon and for front closure. I still wear mine 3 and half weeks out of surgery. My boob aches at some point everyday. Still. But definitely less achy with the compression bra. I see myself wearing it for some time with upcoming radiation treatments. I hope you can find one to purchase. Or maybe ask your care team. 💞

Prayers

Hoping any praying that you are doing well Tammy.

There are specialty shops that sell compression bras. In a pinch you can use a sports bra that does up in the front. It gives some extra support. I bought my sports bras at Walmart.

Hl

Pray you are doing well...

Hi, I was diagnosed after a biopsy May 13th, lumpectomy yesterday. Should receive further pathology reports next week. I'm surprised I'm not in much pain at all. I think the hardest part right now is this tight ace bandage wrapped around my breast. I'm sure once it comes off tomorrow night, I'll def feel it, since my girls are big!. Surgeon told me I'll be wearing a sports bra or surgery bra for quite some time until healed, that way internal stitches stay intact until dissolved and to prevent scar from dimples. Hang in there everyone. We got this.

Wishing you strength and peace as you take this important step in your treatment journey. Many others in this community have walked a similar path and understand the mix of emotions that come with facing surgery and the unknown. You're not alone in this - this supportive community is here to listen and share experiences as you move forward, one day at a time.