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melclarity
8 years agoMember
@LMK74 Oh so similar to me, I couldnt have an expander or implant either due to radiation back in 2011. I so hear you, after my recurrence and going through chemo I actually developed alot of anxiety around tests and hospitals. That was never me, I always had that in check. It is so so hard to know what is best for you, I admit I was glad I couldnt do the implant as that was never something I wanted ever. When they told me I was a good candidate for the Diep, they stepped right through the surgery and I admit I was petrified thinking how the hell could I possibly survive that, an 8hr op all at once! But you know what, the first couple of weeks are hard absolutely, but what amazed me was how quickly you heal. I have no regrets at all, I couldn't be happier, for me I think I liked that it was still me and my tissue, I even found psychologically this reconstruction was perfect for me, because I didn't feel dramatically different, not the way I thought I would. I also liked the fact after my revision this was it, no more surgery my icing on the cake LOL...onward I go.
I took a long time to decide and I was lucky to be able to do that, so I'm glad youre seeing a Psychologist, I think you can request some additional? What I found for me was, my Psychologist talked about attachment to my physicality...which is so normal right?? what resonated for me was no matter what changes about my physical appearance I'm still the same person...and I know people say that all the time, but it really hit home and made sense to me. Now Im on the other side, I realised I dont need to be attached to any part of my physicality at all...I am still the same in fact probably a new improved version..because I'm happier in so many respects :D So take your time and find what sits right for you. Hugs xo Melinda
I took a long time to decide and I was lucky to be able to do that, so I'm glad youre seeing a Psychologist, I think you can request some additional? What I found for me was, my Psychologist talked about attachment to my physicality...which is so normal right?? what resonated for me was no matter what changes about my physical appearance I'm still the same person...and I know people say that all the time, but it really hit home and made sense to me. Now Im on the other side, I realised I dont need to be attached to any part of my physicality at all...I am still the same in fact probably a new improved version..because I'm happier in so many respects :D So take your time and find what sits right for you. Hugs xo Melinda