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HelenD
13 years agoMember
Too fat for reconstruction?
I recently had a visit with the specialist GP assigned to me at the hospital where I've been having treatment. I had a mastectomy last June. We started discussing whether or not I'd be interested in ...
HelenD
13 years agoMember
Thanks from a wet and miserable Brisbane!
Yes I know BMI's aren't always the best indication of size or obesity. I guess that's why I was so surprised to hear the doctor bring it up and be so forthright about it being a problem for me. I've always carried quite a bit of muscle and I am hoping once I actually meet the plastic surgeon they might have some good news for me. Though I am having radiation and as was mentioned earlier, that may be an issue.
Basically lots to deal with but most of it later.
And yes it's hard to eat mindfully especially when those you live with like their sweet things ...