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01/03/2026

Facing a mastectomy can bring a lot of emotions at once.

In this video, BLOOM⁴³ UK Patient Champion, shares something she wishes every woman knew before surgery: that grief and gratitude don’t cancel each other out. You can mourn changes to your body and the scars that come with surgery, while also feeling thankful for your health, your care, or the chance to reduce future risk.

You’re not alone in this, and there’s no right way to feel.

We understand how difficult it can be to prepare for surgery alone. Explore our evidence-based resources on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, reviewed by healthcare experts to help you enter surgery feeling empowered.

27/02/2026

Medical terms can sound worrying when you first hear them, especially during recovery after breast surgery. That’s why we created the Power of Prehab™ phrasebook, to help explain common terms in clear, accessible language 📖

Today’s term is cording, also known as axillary web syndrome. It’s a possible side effect after breast or lymph node surgery and can look or feel like tight, rope-like bands running down the arm from the armpit. Cording can cause discomfort, a pulling sensation, or reduced movement in the arm or shoulder. It isn’t dangerous and often improves with gentle stretching, physical therapy, or massage.

Understanding terms like this can help reduce uncertainty and make conversations with your care team feel more manageable.

You can find more definitions in the Power of Prehab™ phrasebook inside the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, in the glossary within the learn section, alongside expert-reviewed education to support you before and after surgery.

25/02/2026

Changes to the body after breast surgery can affect more than just how you look, they can shape confidence, identity, and how you feel about yourself and your relationships 🥺

Feeling “like yourself” again doesn’t always happen at the same pace as physical healing. For many people, it takes time to adjust, to grieve what’s changed, and to redefine what intimacy, confidence, and self-love mean now.

This carousel shares insights from Self-love and Emotions, an article from our free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app 📲

This article was written by Zoe Yessaian, COSRT Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and founder of www.thesextherapyspace.co.uk. Drawing on both professional experience and lived experience, Zoe explores some of the emotional realities people face after breast surgery, including self-image, patience with healing, and the role of support.

You can read the full article on the, alongside evidence-based resources to support your emotional recovery before and after breast surgery.

24/02/2026

How much water should you actually be drinking before surgery to aid recovery?

In this video, Registered Dietitian, author, and Director of Nutrition at Boston IVF’s Wellness Center, and Women’s Health Nutrition Specialist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Hillary Wright ( / ) shares practical, evidence-based guidance on how much fluid to aim for before surgery and why hydration matters in the weeks leading up to your procedure.

From simple daily targets to understanding what counts toward fluid intake, this is the kind of foundational information that can help patients feel more prepared and supported ahead of surgery.

Inside the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, you can watch the full video and explore more expert-led guidance on nutrition, hydration, recovery, and preparation, alongside the BLOOM⁴³ medical device as part of a holistic Prehab™ approach.

23/02/2026

This is your reminder that you don’t have to feel brave all the time 🥹❤️‍🩹

Before breast surgery, during treatment, or throughout recovery, emotions can shift from strength to vulnerability and back again, and that’s normal. Preparing for surgery doesn’t mean feeling calm every day, and recovering well doesn’t mean staying positive all the time.

There can be pressure to be resilient, especially when navigating breast cancer or major surgery. But it’s okay if some days feel heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming.

If you’re preparing for breast surgery or moving through recovery right now, this is your reminder that courage doesn’t have to be constant.

22/02/2026

You won’t want to miss these items in your hospital bag going into breast surgery 🎒

Our Patient Champion, was especially glad she packed these items ahead of her double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. They’re not always on the standard lists, but they turned out to be surprisingly helpful during those first hours and days after surgery.

Did you pack any unusual items in your hospital bag? Let us know in the comments 👇

19/02/2026

Intimacy can change after surgery and for many people, rebuilding closeness takes time, patience, and a bit of intentional care 🤝💙

This carousel shares practical exercises from a BLOOM⁴³ app article written by Zoe Yessaian, COSRT Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and founder of www.thesextherapyspace.co.uk. Zoe’s work focuses on supporting people and couples as they navigate intimacy, body image, and connection, with a special interest in working with those who have been affected by cancer and surgery, following her own diagnosis of breast cancer in 2024.

These exercises are designed to be gentle and flexible. There’s no right way to do them, just opportunities to reconnect in ways that feel manageable and supportive.

Discover more evidence-based resources in the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app: https://bit.ly/download-bloom43

18/02/2026

In honor of , our U.S. Patient Champion, Nichole Owens shares her personal experience of learning about breast density and why understanding it matters.

Breast density can affect how breast cancer is detected, yet many people aren’t told what it means or how it applies to them. Hearing real stories helps make these conversations clearer and encourages people to ask the right questions about their own breast health.

Thank you, Nichole, for sharing your experience and helping raise awareness around breast density.

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17/02/2026

Recovery is rarely linear. That doesn’t mean it isn’t working ❤️‍🩹

After surgery, progress often comes in small, uneven steps. Some days feel easier and others don’t. That back-and-forth is a common part of healing, even when everything is moving in the right direction.

This is a reminder to be gentle with yourself and to measure recovery over time, not day by day.

16/02/2026

Meet .pixel.nurse, an Advanced Plastic Surgery Nurse and one of the UK’s leading providers of ar**la and medical tattooing.

In this video, Laura shares an important reminder for anyone recovering from breast surgery: take the time you need to heal and lean on your support network.

Recovery isn’t just physical, it’s about giving yourself permission to rest, rebuild, and return to your routine safely.

📲 Discover more expert-led videos like this on the free BLOOM⁴³ App. Download now on the App Store and Google Play.

13/02/2026

Medical language can feel overwhelming when you’re preparing for breast surgery, which is why we’re always working to make preparation easier, clearer, and more accessible 📖

Today’s Power of Prehab™ Phrasebook term is Axilla. Axilla refers to the armpit area. During breast surgery, the axilla is sometimes checked or operated on, for example to remove lymph nodes. Understanding terms like this can help you feel more informed and confident when discussing your care with your surgical team.

You can find more terms from the Power of Prehab™ Phrasebook inside the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, in the Glossary within the Learn section, alongside trusted expert education to support you before and after surgery.

Download from the App Store or Google Play.

11/02/2026

Changes to the body after surgery can affect more than just how you look. They can shape how you feel about yourself, your confidence, and your sense of identity.

Body image and self-esteem don’t always recover at the same pace as the body. For many people, it takes time to adjust, to grieve what’s changed, and to get familiar with a new normal. There’s no right timeline for that process.

This article was written by Zoe Yessaian, COSRT Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and founder of . Drawing on both professional experience and lived experience, Zoe explores some of the emotional realities people face after breast surgery, including self-image, patience with healing, and the role of support.

We’re sharing this to help normalise these feelings and remind people they’re not alone in navigating them.

You can read the full article in the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app.

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