AFTER MASTECTOMY SURGERY / FAVORITE MASTECTOMY RECOVERY ITEMS / TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER

Updates after mastectomy surgery in terms of physical side effects. Also talking about what items MD Anderson provides mastectomy patients with as well as the items I purchased or received.
Favorite mastectomy recovery items:
Elizabeth Pink surgical bra: mastheadpink.com/product/eliz...
Drain pouch: bit.ly/3nEpRiL
Robe like the Brobe but half the price: bit.ly/3KsmQMe
Brobe robe: bit.ly/34Xs9CX
Brobe pillow: bit.ly/3rugeUU
Casual hat 1: bit.ly/3fGifIf
Casual hat 2: bit.ly/3tOTnGi
Floss pickers: bit.ly/3IlN9Sd
Lotion for itches: bit.ly/3u0tcgb
Back scratcher: www.dollartree.com/april-bath...
For mastectomy box (free but please payback for shipping if you can!): blessingboxproject.com/
Cancer Timeline:
May 10, 2021 - Mammogram & breast ultrasound completed
May 24, 2021 - Biopsy conducted
June 1, 2021 - Biopsy diagnosis communicated
June 9, 2021 - Redid tests at MD Anderson
June 21, 2021 - Port inserted through surgery
June 22, 2021 - 1st Chemotherapy of AC Adriamycin & Cytoxan • WEEK 3: 1ST CHEMO SIDE...
July 14, 2021 - 2nd Chemotherapy of AC Adriamycin & Cytoxan • WEEK 5-6: 2ND CHEMO DO...
July 27, 2021 - 3rd Chemotherapy of AC Adriamycin & Cytoxan • WEEK 7-8: 3RD CHEMO DO...
August 10, 2021 - 4th Chemotherapy of AC Adriamycin & Cytoxan • WEEK 9-10: 4TH CHEMO D...
August 25, 2021 - 5th Chemotherapy of Taxol, Carbo, & Keytruda • WEEK 11: 5TH CHEMO DON... & • WEEK 12: SIDE EFFECTS...
September 8, 2021 - 6th Chemotherapy of Taxol • Week 13-14: 6TH CHEMO ...
September 15, 2021 - 7th Chemotherapy of Taxol • Week 15: 7TH CHEMO DON...
September 22, 2021 - 8th Chemotherapy of Taxol, Carbo, & Keytruda • WEEK 16: 8TH CHEMO DON...
September 29 & October 6, 2021 - 9th and 10th Chemotherapy of Taxol • WEEK 17-18: 9TH & 10TH...
October 13, 2021 - 11th Chemotherapy of Taxol, Carbo, & Keytruda • WEEK 19: 11TH CHEMO DO...
October 20 & October 27, 2021 - 12th and 13th Chemotherapy of Taxol and Carbo • WEEK 20-21: 12TH & 13T...
November 3 & November 10 - 14th and 15th Chemotherapy of Taxol and Carbo • WEEK 22-23: 14TH & 15T...
November 18, 2021 - 16th Chemotherapy of Taxol • WEEK 24: 16TH CHEMO DO...
December 14, 2021 - Mastectomy Surgery • AFTER MASTECTOMY SURGE...
INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA (IDC)
TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER (TNBC)
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MUSIC: Ben Sound

[@bellawoods5220]

Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed a week ago, IDC triple positive. I appreciate this info so much.

[@vanessamaylobo3860]

Wow you look radiant and your hair is growing back quickly! So proud of what you’ve accomplished so far. Sending much love and prayers for continuous healing!

[@tarat26]

I had my single mastectomy yesterday with expander and drains. They didn't keep me in, as the ward was too busy with coughing etc. Also I wasn't given any pain meds which I'm finding incredibly painful. I wasn't advised which bra to buy and this morning I work in extreme pain and sweats as I felt the bra was too tight round my chest and compressing the drains. My breast was really swollen. Ive called the breast clinic to get some advice but nobody is there all weekend and you just get told to go to emergency if a drain falls out or you get fever from infection. I wish I'd know about the different bras, the chest pillow thing. The car journey back home was painful as I felt every jolt if we had to stop suddenly. You're doing remarkably well. You're very honest, open and inspiring so thank you for sharing. I have a just turned 4 year old who is struggling to work out what's happened. New sub from UK England. Wishing you all the best xx

[@wendymichiko]

You are so thorough with the stages of your journey. It’s so great to see your beautiful face! 😘💖🙏🏼

[@cindyhorst8316]

Welcome back we missed you!!!

[@sunnyd3368]

You look wonderful and so happy to hear your doing well. Covid is no fun. ☹️

[@mammabear2183]

Thank you for sharing all these tips and suggestions. The floss idea was really helpful. I would not have thought of that. Thank you so much!

[@missaint1029]

AMY!!! My sister💗👊🏻 You look Fab mama! Great video… good info. Wow ya know, I got the COVID too - right outta surgery- oof! It was terrible and still hvn symptoms- good grief! However, We’re Super Women & we keep pushin thru! So proud of us and the many others like us. I got the infusion and was blessed by its help. And also that I had been vax’d which I believed helped. I had my immunotherapy pushed back but will begin on this coming week! Oh I just love the hats! I rock em too & the most Fab scarfs I can get my hands on! Lol! My hair is lookn like yours … just as beautiful growing in and lovin it! So happy for us. I’m still bandaged up but the incision is beautiful. I’m grateful to our God & Lord. I’ve been taking care of myself and dng it all on my own … but I’m an independent woman w/an “S” on my chest! My surgery was 6+ hrs. And I’m wrkn on the stretching and movement exercises daily just by dng my housework lol. I cld imagine your strength and your wonderful husband and girls pulling you through everyday! It’s wonderful to see your post! And your beautiful face & new hair! And that smile… fuggetabouttit! Heehee your a champion mama! I’m cheering you on and sending you super positive vibes as well as prayers and love! 💗💗💗 God bless you & your family. I can’t wait to share more stories of our journeys as we progress well into our super survival and cure! 😘🤗💓💗💞💕

[@LisaSmith-rs7ki]

You look wonderful Amy! Your skin looks so 😍

[@Bethechange197]

You are doing great!

[@attractiveluna]

Amy so good to see you here! 💖💖 you are a strong person and mama !! Im sending love and hope the recovery goes well!! 😍😍

[@lindachapman2818]

Thank you, Amy!!! You are wonderful!

[@mickeypotato1250]

You look so good. Happy for you .

[@nirmalajadhav1415]

Hi Amy, have been waiting for ur video..u r an inspiration..wishes and prayers for speedy recovery

[@soumleiypin1050]

I’m glad you’re doing so well! God bless you and you beautiful family ✨🙏

[@lindacraig5056]

Amy you look great and are moving very well. Sorry you had to deal with Covid too. I am not a hat person either but I wore them from the time I got my head shaved until My hair came back. Thank God the meds I am on now is not making me lose my hair even though it says it’s a side effect. Being metastatic I never know if that may happen again. So I am prepared with lots of hats. Thanks for the update and hope they get you back in track soon.

[@Sunflower-mm2qd]

My friend you are looking radiant I am so happy for you xxx

[@Benanslandon]

You are stronger than steel! God bless.

[@lavellvelez2157]

You look great! Nice to see you wearing Jewlery. I was diagnosed with triple negative on the right breast a few weeks ago and am scheduled for my MRI and port insertion this week. I have followed all your videos and have learned a lot from you. Thanks and sending you blessings for what your future holds in store for you!

[@lesimpleholic]

Jeweler can help our mood, right? I’m sorry you were diagnosed. I hope my videos are helpful during your journey. You’re not alone!

[@lindachapman905]

Hi Amy, I started my TBNC Stage 3 treatment with the taxol/carbo/Keytruda at about the same you were going through it. Now I am doing AC and Keytruda, so I am watching the older videos you made. I am in a location where I have no support group at all, so your videos are so helpful to me! You have a wonderful family - the girls are so sweet and beautiful! I am now asking a lot of questions about surgery, radiation and follow-up Keytruda. I will be at MD Anderson on March 17-18 - I am from out of state, so my husband and I will fly in for the testing and meet with my oncologist. Are there places within MDA or in the area that I should visit? The wig shop was closed due to COVID the last time I was there…I actually have so many questions, but I will try to talk to the Social worker before I go. Thank you again for these videos. I watch and re-watch them like crazy - they are so good and helpful!

[@lesimpleholic]

Hi Linda. The wig store closed down in MDA so I never got to visit it. I have some recommendations that I can share in a video soon. If you want to know quicker, feel free to message me on instagram or email me!

[@lesimpleholic]

Also I am sorry for what you are going through. I understand all of the emotions. Sending you lots of prayers and a virtual hug 💕

[@angelkisses5933]

Awww I'm glad ur doing good after ur surgery *big hug* xx what is that like grating noise? Lol xxx

[@lesimpleholic]

It was the camera lens focusing. Sorry about that!

[@sheralentv]

Hi im elena i did my mastectomy last 20 of march year 2023 and now im stay at hime to rest wa]ting fir healing my surgery

[@mythaichannel9082]

Hi there. How are you feeling today? Hopefully you are healing well now, I was diagnosed with BC ( HER2 positive) ( stage 1 ) on my left breast on 12/22/2022 and I’m going to get double mastectomy & reconstruction next Tuesday, not scared of cancer but I am scared of surgery pain 😂😂 thank you for sharing your journey, you are seem so relaxed strongly respected for your brave 💪🏼💪🏼

[@mouchoir4]

Can I know how you decided to have one breast removed instead of two?

[@reneels5351]

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