What makes you have a reconstruction?
I had a mastectomy done and didn't choose implant or reconstruction as I had wanted to get into surgery quickly before Xmas. I didn't want to see a plastic surgeon as it was so close to Xmas and was f...
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Like @primek and @melclarity I have just had a reconstruction - a DIEP Recon (just under 3 weeks ago). This was 12 months after a left vertical skin sparing mastectomy and insertion of an aeroform tissue expander.
None of it has been easy and the notion of vanity is just ridiculous! And I agree with @Jane221 that this has really been a turning point in my recovery. I almost feel like I can now handle anything!
What we, as a community, should never do is (1) draw into question why another has opted for a certain treatment or recovery path and (2) think that one path is easier, or more authentic than another. (I think we generally do a really good job of this)
I celebrate our diversity...but will not ever feel like I have to justify the decisions I have made. All I will say is this: I'm bloody happy with everything I have chosen to do and have done along this winding and weaving BC path...because every decision has been mine (informed by experts, and with some input from my loved ones). I own where I was and where I am now....and I couldn't be happier with the person I am, inside and out, today.
Hugs to you all
Nikki x
None of it has been easy and the notion of vanity is just ridiculous! And I agree with @Jane221 that this has really been a turning point in my recovery. I almost feel like I can now handle anything!
What we, as a community, should never do is (1) draw into question why another has opted for a certain treatment or recovery path and (2) think that one path is easier, or more authentic than another. (I think we generally do a really good job of this)
I celebrate our diversity...but will not ever feel like I have to justify the decisions I have made. All I will say is this: I'm bloody happy with everything I have chosen to do and have done along this winding and weaving BC path...because every decision has been mine (informed by experts, and with some input from my loved ones). I own where I was and where I am now....and I couldn't be happier with the person I am, inside and out, today.
Hugs to you all
Nikki x