Well, I had a mastectomy on the left side only. (The plan was to do both) We were informed the morning of my surgery that I am pregnant. Can you believe that? So, the decision was made to keep me only under anesthesia as long as they had to. There is no sign of cancer in my right breast. The first week after the surgery has been okay. I didn't want to look at the scar. It took me a week to just peek at it. My husband is unbelieveable! He's been helping with the wound care and been a real trooper. I cried when I finally looked at it. The pain hasn't been too bad because of all of the heavy drugs that I'm on. I have been a little sick to my stomach though and haven't been eating much. As time goes on it seems to get better though. This is a lot. My life has changed so much in the last month, I guess I still don't know what to think or say.
MD
You WILL get through this. It's definitely a huge shock; it takes some getting used to. But with the treatment they have these days, it's amazing what they can do. Best of luck with the baby - I have a friend who went through the same thing, pregnant when she was diagnosed, and now, 3 years later, she has 2 great kids! Good luck - PJH