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Chorsell
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11 years ago

7 more sleeps

Well this time next week I will be post surgery ... I am not sure how I feel - but no doubt nerves will take over the closer I get.... I was a bit disappointed that I was not a good candidate for a tram flap recon following my bilateral mastectomy but I am now comfortable with the prospect of expanders.. There are pros and cons for each I guess but I am really comfortable with the team that are looking after me and the information I have been provided to make my decision. I am feeling a bit guilty though as I feel I have been really lucky to avoid both chemo and radio, and reading the stories of everyone else I feel I have had such a lucky escape... I have been building my photo journal to share later, and decided against the plaster mould as I was really unhappy with the size difference after my WLE I didn't want a reminder... I can't remember being so obsessed with the look of my breasts before... Anyway count down is on ... I think I am ready ... Cheers Chrisxxx
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  • mum2jj's avatar
    mum2jj
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hope the surgery goes really well. Don't feel guilty. I would be celebrating you didn't have to do it!!! Paula x
  • LouiseTurner's avatar
    LouiseTurner
    Member
    11 years ago

    GOOD LUCK CHRIS, all the best for the next week and for your upcoming surgery. Dont you feel guilty for anything, put all your energy into loving your body and working on a healthy recovery.

    I look forward to our photo story, and pretty son you will be on the other side helping others through, XXXLouie

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    LouiseTurner
    Member
    11 years ago

    GOOD LUCK CHRIS, all the best for the next week and for your upcoming surgery. Dont you feel guilty for anything, put all your energy into loving your body and working on a healthy recovery.

    I look forward to our photo story, and pretty son you will be on the other side helping others through, XXXLouie

  • Susan_Linda's avatar
    Susan_Linda
    Member
    11 years ago
    Best wishes for next week. The waiting is often the hardest time of all. I had a double mastectomy 8 months ago and reconstruction at the same time. 4 months later I needed an expander on the right side as some skin which had gone through radiation 12 years ago just didn't heal and the implant had to come out. I had regular fills which went well and now I have an implant back in. I found the whole expander experience really ok and the result is good. I am sure you will be happy with the look of the new assets so good luck for the rest of the journey.