Two weeks left with my old boobs. Rather fond of them - after all they've been with me a long time. We've been through a lot together. They fed and nurtured my babies. I feel rather sentimental about them.
But they also tried to kill me. And have the potential to do so again with my lovely BRCA2 mutation.
So two weeks left with them. Not sure how I will feel once they're gone but I think I will miss them.
Will I be happy with my new boobs? Only time will tell.
12 days.
I remember the last few days before my mastectomy and I remember feeling a bit lost and anxious. Next month marks 2 years since my mastectomy.with immediate reconstruction I'm happy with the result but it has had its moments. I went out and had to buy all new bras, this has been great as my breasts are smaller (my Choice) I have to stop myself from buying more.. Good luck with your up coming surgery, remember to rest and do the physio as this helps.xx
I have just had bi lateral mastectomy with expanders no 24/6/16....I didn't know how I would react, I had huge boobs! 14HH....when i first had a really good look post op it was 6 days after....I stared at my reflection in the mirror and sighed......I checked my wounds and under my arms...I looked front on and side on.....I thought I would cry, but instead I felt at peace...I felt at peace with myself and my new looking body (for now).... I knew it was something that had to be done... a part of a long road of treatment to be rid of this bitch that tried to kill me!
I can't say I will miss my old boobs....( my hubby might though!) ...they gave me many other health issues...headaches...sore neck...back...shoulders......I haven't really mourned them, but rather embraced the change about to happen to me..... I have had my first expander fill thursday just gone...and while it was a very strange and surreal event..I have told myself this is a new beginning....a shaping of the new me...
Wishing you all the best for your op....sending love and light Xx
Hi Gurneys,
I'm now five weeks post unilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and absolutely love my new boob!! My younger sister however thought that I might grieve the loss of my original boob and suggested that I take a photo of it before the mastectomy so I could remember what it looked like and help with any grieving I might have. I thought that was a good idea, not as good as Primek's farewell boobie party though!! How sensational an idea is that!! Countdown is on - good luck with the surgery and the new cancer free replacements!! Xx Cath
I held a farewell boobie party and wrote a poem honouring their importance in my life and even acknowledging their time to go..... which I read at the party. Sounds weird but it helped me come to terms with it and is a lasting thing. The party is a good distraction. ..I had everyone wearing my bras. Goodluck with your op. Kath x
