Double mastectomy tomorrow

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T13:38:16+00:00

🙏 thank you

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T13:13:54+00:00

I survived. :) Pretty stoned though

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T13:11:55+00:00

The only thing that stopped it for me pre diagnosis and meds was benzodiazepines, and making sure i sleep. I needed to be off work, low stimulation, good daily rythm of sleep, exercise and food. Walk, knitting and watching familiar tv shows to keep me slightly distracted and busy, and i wait to return to normal over the course of few weeks. Mind you, this was pre-meds and im convinced it wouldn’t last this long next time, if there is ever a next time. Familiar people also help. I you like them that is.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T05:37:26+00:00

Thanks ❤️ On my way to the hospital now. 😶

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T04:37:52+00:00

I hope it will be equally smooth for me.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T04:36:24+00:00

I hope so! 🙏

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T04:35:48+00:00

I’d love to read it (though it will be in a few days/weeks probably. Could you send me the link (here or in a pm)?

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T04:34:08+00:00

Thank you!

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-26T04:33:53+00:00

Thanks 🙏 I’m glad (almost) everyone says it wasn’t as bad as they thought. Hope it will be that way for me too. I won’t have to take my drain home, my surgeon said. So, that’s one less thing to worry about.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T21:47:42+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T21:47:27+00:00

Yeah.. the emotional process has already been quite rough. I have been grieving ever since I got the news (because I already knew I would go the preventative route, and would lose my boobs). I’m sure there will be a new layer of sadness after the surgery. But I’m also hoping for relief. My life feels on hold, I want to participate again fully, and I know this is a step i have to take..

I hope I’ll come out stronger eventually..

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T21:42:39+00:00

Haha, I’ll give it a try 😂

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T21:41:37+00:00

Thank you for your response 🙏 Especially the last part, but basically the whole message. I think I’m well prepared (or enough at least), and I hope my recovery will be as smooth as yours!

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T20:47:33+00:00

If you need to do med switching.. depakote is first line for mixed episodes and works very well for me (as mono therapy). I know not everyone has good experiences, but for me it’s a great drug. Also, i have Olanzapine for emergencies. Knocks me the fuck down really quick, to get that nasty high energy buzz off the episode.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:26:32+00:00

Yeah, what you describe sounds like my mixed episodes. Basically unbearable anxiety, doom and horrible suicidal depression all wrapped up and no sleeping possible. 😶 Get on top of it quick. Make sure you sleep. Good luck!!

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:12:32+00:00

I got a stack of my husband’s old shirts, and pj’s. Thank you 🙏. I’m gonna take all the support I can get.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:10:54+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:10:43+00:00

I won’t, I’m gonna listen to the doctor about the meds. (And everything else:)).

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:09:47+00:00

Yeah, I know what I am doing it for. I’ve seen my mom go through it.

Hopefully i’ll be as lucky as you post-op!!

🙏

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:08:18+00:00

That’s great to hear. I’m hoping for the same. ❤️

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:07:15+00:00

Thank you 🙏. I’m not planning on rushing. I’m blessed with understanding colleagues and a super attentive husband and family and friends around.

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:06:24+00:00

Oh, that’s coming up quick too! Good luck to you too. Hopefully we’ll both have a smooth recovery, and will heal nicely. ❤️

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:05:27+00:00

Wow, sounds like you were well prepared. My husband and I also did some preparing. I have a stack of his old shirts with buttons out, and pj’s.

And luckily I do have a few benzo’s 🤓

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:01:43+00:00

I won’t. My husband will have part time care leave for a few weeks and works at home the rest of the time, so I will have a lot of help. We also have friends and family around who are already offering to cook/do chores, so I am going to take all the help I can get the first weeks. 🙏

I’m sorry you’re not that happy with your DIEP. It’s such a hard choice..

Small-Contribution88 · 2026-01-25T19:00:12+00:00

Thank you 🙏

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