There’s nothing “fun” about recovery. Recovery is boring, lonely, painful. Before
There’s nothing “fun” about recovery. Recovery is boring, lonely, painful. Before my Mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction I was extremely active - I don’t enjoy sitting on the couch for hours or binge watching TV. I miss exercising, cleaning, baking. All of this on top of losing my breasts is taking a toll on my mental health. Sometimes I regret Reconstruction (no wonder I couldn’t make my mind up 100% until pre-op), it’s painful and uncomfortable. I worry all of the time about complications (necrosis, losing my implant - even though I’ve been a good patient) as I already have developed axillary web syndrome as well as a blood blister I have to religiously use Santyl on. My body doesn’t feel like my own. I’ve lost all of my muscle, I drink 8 cups of coffee to get through the day, I’m eating a ridiculous amount of protein to heal faster. I’m bloated, depressed, and just want to get back to my normal life - but better as I’m determined. Through all of this, I choose positivity #mastectomyrecovery #mastectomy #breastcancer #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #surgery #breastcancerawareness #fightlikeagirl #girlswithtattoos #breastreconstruction #recovery #survivor https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbX3jxFn_w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ezitwk46n1ay -- source link
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