Choosing Implant or Prosthesis
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with BC in November and have just finished 8 Dose Dense Chemo Treatments. I got though that OK without any real serious side effects but the tumour didn't shrink as much a...
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I have a prosthesis. I was never very keen on reconstruction and I had a persistent seroma that took 12 months and surgery to fix, which made me feel hesitant about further surgery. I am quite large breasted so going without anything would be very noticeable. I find a prosthesis easy. Unlike @primek, I am only an occasional, holiday swimmer and I just use a synthetic pad in my swimsuit. The prosthesis lasts about 2 years, and I get it fully rebated every 2 years. A properly fitted prosthesis has the right weight and shape. Some women living in the north report that they find them hot- I live in Melbourne and have no difficulty even in hot weather (we do have that too!). I also don't have a problem with how I look - I have a large scar and it's a bit 'untidy' - my surgeon left enough to assist a reconstruction if I wanted one and that also gives me a bit of cleavage, which is good! It's me, I am fine with the way it is, it doesn't concern my partner either and after I had stripped off in a shared shower in Iceland before getting in a hot tub, I don't think I'd think twice about doing that again! No-one batted an eyelid. It's a really personal thing - to reconstruct or not - and it's what's right for the individual that matters. Best wishes,
I have a prosthesis. I was never very keen on reconstruction and I had a persistent seroma that took 12 months and surgery to fix, which made me feel hesitant about further surgery. I am quite large breasted so going without anything would be very noticeable. I find a prosthesis easy. Unlike @primek, I am only an occasional, holiday swimmer and I just use a synthetic pad in my swimsuit. The prosthesis lasts about 2 years, and I get it fully rebated every 2 years. A properly fitted prosthesis has the right weight and shape. Some women living in the north report that they find them hot- I live in Melbourne and have no difficulty even in hot weather (we do have that too!). I also don't have a problem with how I look - I have a large scar and it's a bit 'untidy' - my surgeon left enough to assist a reconstruction if I wanted one and that also gives me a bit of cleavage, which is good! It's me, I am fine with the way it is, it doesn't concern my partner either and after I had stripped off in a shared shower in Iceland before getting in a hot tub, I don't think I'd think twice about doing that again! No-one batted an eyelid. It's a really personal thing - to reconstruct or not - and it's what's right for the individual that matters. Best wishes,