13. Breast Cancer Surgery Side Effects: Permanent Skin Numbness

13. Breast Cancer Surgery Side Effects: Permanent Skin Numbness

Yesterday marked six months since my breast cancer surgery, which included a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. In the initial two months post-surgery, I had frequent follow-ups to monitor the healing progress of the skin on my left breast and the implant. During the surgery, I opted for a nerve grafting procedure, an additional cost not covered by my insurance.

Despite anticipating the insurance denial for the nerve grafting, I proceeded with the surgery. Fast forward to my six-month follow-up, and the doctor gently poked my left breast, asking if I felt anything. Unfortunately, I felt nothing in the breast area, confirming a likely permanent numbness.

I knew that it was only a possibility that the sensation would come back to the skin over the breast and to the nipple, but I still had hope that over time (meaning after many months of recovery), some sensation would return. I can still have hope but the reality seems to be what I have become used to already. I know I will be okay - it is just another time to process information. It takes time.

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