First Blog - just diagnosed

Hi Jullian,

I just wanted to jump in and welcome you to the online network. I can only image what you are going through following your diagnosis, but I hope others on the site will be able to share their experience and help you to feel less alone.

There is alot of useful information on the website so look around and let me know if you need a hand finding anything ~Daina

Hiya, I'm having bilateral mast with recon in a few weeks. So finally past the planning phase. I found it very difficult. My advice would be to research the types, decide what suits you, then find a plastic surgeon who does that procedure. I found they seem to specialize in a specific type. I saw 4 plastic surgeons till I found what I wanted. I also went public for it, so no costs involved. I'm having double DIEP. I chose to do both breasts to remove the possibility of recurrence or new breast cancer. Good luck Louise

Thank you for your lovely comments! It is all just a bit unreal at the moment. I am feeling like I should be sadder than I am. But I keep reading information and there is so much hope. Anyway I will keep reading a posting comments. It is such a great website.

Thank you again!

Jillian

Hi Jillian I had a bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders, then implants and whilst I am not 100 percent happy, I am happy I no longer have breast tissue to give me concern and I also do not have a prosthesis to contend with, they really are hot in tropical North Queensland. I had my reconstruction in 2009, I was diagnosed in 2007 at 36 but took a while to work out what was best for me. Good luck, there are lots of options and by doing your research you will work out which is best for you and your individual situation. Tan. Xx

Hi Jillian, There is so much information to sort through and absorb, I did a lot of research and had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction tram flap from my stomach in September last year. I am really happy with the result and had a brilliant plastic surgeon in Brisbane. If you would like to talk send me a message and I could call you. Best wishes Tracey

Thank you for your words of wisdom. Every one so so encouraging. I'll keep you posted. Regards Jillian