How soon after BR have you scheduled a mammogram?

By patsfan1231 on 06 Mar 2013

I was due for my routine mammogram one month post-op so it was cancelled and my surgeon recommended 6 months post-op. I am dreading it! My mammograms hurt terribly prior to surgery, but I have a small lump that developed shortly after surgery right above my incision line, he wants that lump "marked" by the tech so the radiologist can look at it. Might be fat necrosis or a stitch, hopefully nothing serious.

Comments (4)

patsfan1231 30 Mar 2013

I am hoping for the best, but I still have tenderness here and there, especially if I sleep too far on my sides... so I am not completely healed (even at 3 months!). I can't really postpone the mammogram any longer than May.

Mmmr 26 Mar 2013

I had to do one as part of my pre-op, so I don't plan to do one for another year unless it's recommended by someone. And recommended with good reason. Especially if I'm worried it will be uncomfortable due to the healing. But maybe it won't be as painful with all the extra tissue gone. Just a thought.

patsfan1231 30 Mar 2013

thx molly

patsfan1231 26 Mar 2013

Has anyone had a mammogram after BR surgery? I am "bumping" this question for visibility. I have one scheduled for May and I will be LESS than 5 months post-op. Worried about the discomfort!