Show Notes
Katy Morrison was left with a single 20DD breast that caused her severe back pain after she was denied reconstruction at the time of her mastectomy because she had incurable breast cancer.
Katy advocated for a breast reconstruction*. And in this episode, she shares how her reconstruction and reduction surgery immediately relieved her back pain.
Katy’s recovery from breast surgery was tougher than she expected, and she developed a blood infection. She found herself in a physical and mental "hole" barely recognising herself and relying heavily on strong medication.
Acknowledging she needed a different approach, Katy found inspiration in Netflix sports documentaries!
Listen to how the mindset of athletes helped her re-frame her recovery and put together a team to help her get back on track.
And find out if Katy’s swimming in straight lines again (a podcast ‘in joke’ – check out part one of Katy's story 😉).
Katy epitomises self-advocacy and we’re so very grateful that she came back to share her story with us and you, so that we can all be inspired by her “never take ‘no’ for an answer” outlook!
* You can listen to part one of Katy’s story in our earlier episode.
Links for this episode: Katy's Instagram
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If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.
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