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Profilatic mascetomy
Just wondering how many ladies have opted to have a double mastectomy with cancer only in one breast to try and eliminate the possibility of it coming back. Also was your choice based on a genetic factor or purely prevention and peace of mind?? Thanks kel xxxxxx
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- I'll organise it asap heather and kelli. Will keep you posted. X
- Hi Sam, that's sounds very exciting:) and sneaky :) I would love a invite. Look for Kellie Niarros :)) thanks . And thanks Chris for you're info, I never remember to ask all the questions plus were I live" country" there is no one else that has been down the same road in their 30's. So by your times I'll have some boobs by summer:) then I can finally chuck out my groovy high neck cosy. Kellxxx
Hi Sam,
I haven't heard of this group but would love to join. Can you invite me? Heather York is my name. I don't know how you find me? Let me know if you need anymore details or if I can find you?
By the way, you are born at a great time. My birthday is Sept 11th but I'll be turning 39 this year. My daughter's birthday is the 12th.
Heather
- Hi all again Heather and kellie just wondering if you girls are on Facebook in the 'young women with breast cancer group'? It's a secret group which means no one can see it unless you're a member. It's cool for this kind of discussion and some women have put up photos of their reconstructions. If you're interested let me know as I think you need someone to invite you. I saw my ps and I'm booked in for sept 11...the day before I turn 38!! What a way to spend my birthday! Love to you all Xxx
Hi Chris!
How are you doing? I sent you a couple of PMs but I must have done something wrong because I don't think they actually got sent. Hopeless at technology.
To update, have no nipples yet, my last visit to plastics outpatients had no outcome as I the surgeons had all been called into surgery and I ended up not staying. Next one is July and I will see the Prof. He might tell me when I can finish with my reconstruction. My implants ended up looking smaller than the expanders, at 420 ml (expanders were 425), at first I felt they were too small but now I am fine with them, I think they;re pretty good they have softened up and seem to still be changing, I don't think they have completely settled yet. Love Sarah. Funny thing, I measure up to be a 10DD. I didn't believe it so went to 2 other stores, they all said the same. Have 2 bras, the rest of the time wear cotton crop tops
Hi Kel, I think I only had my expanders in for so long because I was in the public system.It was fine though my rib cage is a bit pushed -out in front (it will settle they say). I am happy with the outcome, they did an excellent job. Love Sarah
- Hi, I had my expanders for just 3.5 months. This was delayed for a few weeks due to repeat surgery for a massive haematoma that devloped at 3 weeks. This put my expansions back by 3 weeks, hence the delay. I was a private patient, and chose my times, with guidance from my Dr. He wanted me to wait for 6 to 8 weeks from the final expansion, to enable the breast tissue to get use to its new shape. I have had no issues since exchange, and it is alot more comfortable once the expanders are out. Love Chris xx
- Hi, I had my expanders for just 3.5 months. This was delayed for a few weeks due to repeat surgery for a massive haematoma that devloped at 3 weeks. This put my expansions back by 3 weeks, hence the delay. I was a private patient, and chose my times, with guidance from my Dr. He wanted me to wait for 6 to 8 weeks from the final expansion, to enable the breast tissue to get use to its new shape. I have had no issues since exchange, and it is alot more comfortable once the expanders are out. Love Chris xx
- Hi Sarah ;) do u have to have expanders in for over a year ?? :/
Hi Kel
I haven't been on the site for a while and have just seen your post. My experience after having had precursors to cancer, first in one breast then the other (and a strong family history) was that having both boobs removed and expanders placed and finally (a year and a half lafter the expanders) implants was really a HUGE relief. Now I see the surgeon once a year for a quick exam, no more mammograms. I waited a year for the initial surgery and as the time drew close to my BMX I tried to keep really busy and not to think about it. I knew I had made the right decision for me. So please try not to worry too much, I think you're doing the best thing by doing all you can to make sure you are free of disease. Will be thinking of you on July 23. Best wishes, Sarah
