KEEP THAT HEAD HIGH, GIRL Today it’s been 4 weeks since my Mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction

KEEP THAT HEAD HIGH, GIRL

Today it’s been 4 weeks since my Mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction. It’s been 15 days since I learned I had a malignant tumor. Recovery has not been easy, I’ve had more bad days than good but TODAY is a GOOD day Yes, I’m still in pain. Am I relying on more than Tylenol? NOPE! Yes, I’m still going through the emotions of losing my breasts. Yes, I’m dealing with a little bump in the road known as axillary web syndrome. You know what, though? This surgery has changed me as a person. I’m so grateful I pushed myself away from fear, away from irrational thoughts and 4 weeks ago decided (thankfully now that I know my tumor was malignant and closely related to the cancer my Grandma passed from) to go for it. Of course I was terrified. This surgery made me realize what’s tattooed on my shoulder - FEAR IS A LIAR Since my surgery I’ve been pushing myself, pushing myself mentally in stuff I couldn’t do previously due to my panic disorder, due to my EDNOS, due to my mental road blocks. I wouldn’t leave my apartment for weeks at a time because of fear, because I needed to keep up with my disordered over exercising routine, because I let my agoraphobia win. I didn’t drive for years out of fear - before TODAY that is I drove myself to see my breast surgeon and I couldn’t be prouder of myself. I haven’t driven in so many years. I am so thankful. With it being week 4 of recovery that means I haven’t exercised in over 4 weeks and I’m okay with that because my body is treating me amazing through recovery and I know I’ll get my stamina back and be stronger than ever. It’s amazing what a positive attitude can do - I love my life on this side

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