Double Mastectomy Surgery and Recovery Recap

[@anneholiday1744]

Thank you for this detailed video! Very helpful and encouraging in a way. Gave better detail at normal pain/healing progression than most videos I've seen! I'm 32 and just diagnosed with grade 1 IDC. Having a double mastectomy next Thursday (had the option to do lumpectomy instead) but just going flat. I've heard the recovery is also a bit easier with flat closure. Guess I'll be going from a Corolla to....a bicycle 😂. Praying that my lymph nodes are negative in the pathology results!

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

I’m so sorry you’re on this journey! I will keep you in my prayers. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I’m happy to help in anyway that I can. 💕

[@Ella-fh3jm]

Thank you so much for this video. My bilateral mastectomy is this coming Wednesday January 11, and I can honestly say, and I watched other videos, but yours is the best one so far. I learned so much from it. You speak “ the language” 😊 I am 39 years old, I have an amazing husband and 3 wonderful kids. Both of my parents passed away from cancer, my mom when I was just 5 years old, and my dad when I was 25. Exactly a year ago(January 2022) my older sister went trough breast cancer. She had the lumpectomy followed by radiation, and Thank God she’s doing ok now. My genetics test, and they tested me for all 36 of them came back negative. I love your attitude and your strong faith in God going through all of this. You are one amazing woman! Thank you and God Bless you! (I apologize for any spelling mistakes. English is my second language)

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

Ella I am praying your surgery went well today. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Be sure to follow all of the surgeons post op recommendations especially when it comes to the drains. I am so glad that you liked this video! Please do t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all 💕

[@Ella-fh3jm]

@@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt the surgery went well, thank God. My husband is taking care of me during this time. Thank you

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

@@Ella-fh3jm that is so wonderful!! Get lots of rest! Your body needs it!!

[@sharkyro5439]

Thank you. I am informed and now know how to prepare, couldn't find this anywhere else. Living by braille spirit filled.

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

I’m so glad you found this helpful. Please lmk if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do for you 💕

[@CS-ow4gl]

I’m going through tons of your videos . I know this isn’t the one you discuss fertility but I want to say if you chose to preserve your fertility I truly hope that process was successful . In the end I pray you and hubby did what was best for your fam ❤

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

We did 2 rounds of IVF & got 2 embryos out of it. We are hoping we will be able to conceive naturally but I’m so grateful we have these embryos in case we need them 💕

[@CS-ow4gl]

@@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt wonderful !!!

[@LindaComeau-tw6vu]

Thank you for these videos! I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer will have a single mastectomy soon. How are you doing today? I also work out at the gym a few times a week and am very healthy. I’m a little older 43 but because I’m so healthy relate to your story more.

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

I am great today. I am actually training to compete in a few body building shows in the fall 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I am so sorry you’re on this journey but I’m so glad you caught it early. You will get thru this!! 💕

[@QuixoticBlackCat]

Can you please recommend a surgeon? I was just diagnosed. Thank you for sharing as you are helping me be brave.

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. My breast surgeon was Mary Brian and my plastic surgeon was Dr. Jonathan Heistein. They are both fantastic!! Praying for you. You got this sis! 💕

[@QuixoticBlackCat]

@@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt I am in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The area is limited for top-notch doctors. I am thinking of doing a Goldilocks double mastectomy or just flat closure and with nerve and skin sparing. I want a one-and-done surgery to avoid multiple reconstructions. I also don't want implants. Anyway, I also have. lymph node involved on the right. It seems not a lot of doctors seem to know how to do the Goldilocks procedure yet. I may have to travel to find better care. I will maybe need somewhere to stay too so I appreciate any recommendations like this. Thank you so much for all you do in sharing here. It is very helpful.

[@sabak3550]

your videos are so helpful, I was recently diagnosed and will be having a DMX, how was your experience with expanders? Were they very painful?

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

I’m so sorry you’re going thru this but just know that you will get thru it 💕 They are not the most comfortable things in the world. But totally worth it IMO. When they fill them, depending on how much they add each session, you may feel pressure on your chest. When they added a lot to mine, I felt aches in my back. But it only lasted a couple of days then went back to normal. The muscle relaxers & Tylenol/naproxen really helped!! I couldn’t sleep on my side for the first month b/c it felt so strange & wasn’t comfortable at all. Thankfully that subsided. The expanders are also hard … to me they felt like softballs in my chest. Again, I think they were totally worth it. I love my new boobs!!

[@sabak3550]

@@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt thank you so much for your reply! im glad you are doing well and on the other side. your videos are very helpful! wish you all the best

[@tapcat2000]

It is interesting to hear the different approaches to breast cancer treatment. I have the same diagnosis and it is the gene testing that will determine the type of surgery. If it's lumpectomy I will have radiation. They will gene test the tumor as well and that determines if I need chemo after. Meeting with the surgeon next week.

[@breastcancerjourney.dr_colburt]

Hi Monika! I agree 100% that the treatment options vary so widely! I was given the option of lumpectomy but went with double mastectomy. It was the right choice for me. Everyone is different & I’m really glad there are multiple options for ppl. I’ll be praying for you 💕

[@inloveunconditionally...i.8744]

Amen 💖