Finally finished and happy with the result. 6 years, 9 operations, 3 surgeons. Double mastectomy, 1 failed reconstruction, Lat Dorsi transfer and a second reconstruction after all the badly burned skin from radiation was removed. They look fabulous in clothes.

It will be a small surgery, one night in hospital :smile: It's as good as it can be at present.

Bugger. So sorry to hear this. Hope the ultrasound goes we'll. Paula

Now I have an amazing tattoo to cover the lumpy bits. Jackson May based at Youngbloods Tattoo in Rockingham WA. He can also do 3D nipple tattoos if it's your thing and he is such a nice guy. My tattoo took 9.5 hours, 2 days ago and I still have another 4 to go. It's life changing. Now I don't see a mess that brings back scary memories, I just see art. I'm so happy.

Youe tattoo is amazing. You've had a long road to get to this point. So glad you're happy :) Take care

What an amazing smile @Batwoman - it says it all! Good luck with the next surgery - no doubt it'll be a doddle after everything you've been through.

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32 Replies

iserbrown
Member
7 years ago
What! That doesn't sound very nice
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Arse! You're a trooper that's for sure. Here's to complaining! When are you going in? Any chance of a Frequent Flyer upgrade... Let us know how you get on. K xox
arpie
Member
7 years ago
All the best, @Batwoman ..... thinking of you xx
Batwoman
Member
7 years ago
It will be a small surgery, one night in hospital :smile: It's as good as it can be at present.
mum2jj
Member
7 years ago
Bugger! Thanks goodness you were proactive and got it checked. All the best for the changeover.
Hugs
Paula xxxx
Flaneuse
Member
7 years ago
@Batwoman Bugger. I wish you strength. Your experience is yet another factor leading me to question my current situation (still an expander in, waiting for the implant).
iserbrown
Member
7 years ago
@Batwoman
Crumbs that is a so and so and that goodness you were proactive
Hopefully all will be good, it has just been a very long road for you
Take care
Jane221
Member
7 years ago
Oh no @Batwoman, sorry you're facing yet another surgery but good for you for being pro-active and turning around a potentially bad situation. I hope all goes well with the surgery and that you won't need to worry about anything more for quite some time. Best wishes, Jane xx
arpie
Member
7 years ago
That's a bugger @Batwoman - I hope you are able to have the least invasive surgery with the best outcome ..... We'll be thinking of you xxx

Take care & all the best for Friday xx
Batwoman
Member
7 years ago
And.....I'm back. Because 9 surgeries are obviously not enough I now need another one. This is becoming the saga of if it can go wrong it will :smile: My implant on the side that isn't tattooed (thank goodness) is a type that has been banned due to toxicity that can cause blood cancer. I was aware of this and decided to be proactive and have it checked. It's breaking down and needs to be removed asap. This Friday I will find out if it can be a straight swap or needs to be a longer process with donor skin taken from my back like the other side. This adventure is heading into the 9th year now. Getting a bit tedious now, but at least I'm still here to complain.