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cminv7
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12 years ago

Ovaries worth Diamonds!

As I have the BRCA1 gene, my surgeon had his sights on my Ovaries which he recommended having removed around age 40. I found this a very hard decision. 

I found a beautiful ring which I put on a 6 month layby, paying instalments as I planned my surgery.  

The ring has a large Ceylon sapphire with a beautiful Diamond either side.  It cost me $1,000, which I could ill afford. 

It represents to me my lost uterus and ovaries, and really helped me to believe I was worth something. 

These organs are worth much more than diamonds.

BRCA1-BRCA2

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  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    12 years ago

    I am sorry to hear about your BRACA1 diagnosis and the crappy decisions that you need to make. The removal of your ovaaries closes a chapter of your life that you may not have been ready to close off just yet.

    My doctors recommended i have my ovaries and tubes removed last year and for me it was a no brainer, I was completely menopausal and had no emotional attachment to my ovaries, but I understand that was me and I am older and have moved into another stage of my life.

    After my chemo my husband gave me a beautiful diamond dress ring, 3/4 a carat of diamonds set in circles  to symbals endless love. It was a beautiful gesture and I love the ring, after I finished my radiation I asked so where is my diamond this time! LOL.

    Take care

    Donna