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Princess Alexandra Hospital QLD
All of my treatments so far have been through RBWH and I have been very happy & impressed with the care I have received through them, however as their waiting lit for reconstruction surgery is I am told approximately 2 years, I have requested a referral to a plastic surgeon, I am hoping to get on the waiting list ASAP so…
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One old TRAM in place - what to choose this time?
Hi, I'm 8yrs post TRAM reconstruction and looking to get another mastectomy and this time a reconstruction at the same time. Has anyone been down this road and what do they recommend? I don't want an implant and fear that my stomach is probably too full of scar tissue to attempt a DIEP...so maybe one from the back?? Any…
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Post Reco Safety
So I’m now home. Did a little housework gingerly. Omg as I can’t feel much sensation in my abdomen after diep flap and breasts, leaning over the sink could have poked myself. Not sure how long I’m going to have large areas of numbness for? And does anyone wear a body protector or know where I can get a lightweight shield…
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Sydney Support Lunch - Reclaim Your Curves - A Breast Reconstruction Resource
Sunday 29th October Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe, Macquarie Park. Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment where you feel free to chat about anything! Most ladies havent been before so come along, share your story and ask any questions. RSVP and more info…
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Reclaim Your Curves - a breast reconstruction resource for Australian women - Sydney Support Lunch
Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment at Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park, Sydney - Sunday 29th October 12noon to 3pm. Please rsvp so we can book numbers. Most ladies havent been before so please feel free to come along, share your story and ask any questions. Rosemary and Annmaree look forward to…
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Post Surgery, Mastectomy and Reconstruction Bras
Hey All! I wanted to share a wonderful lady I had an appointment with today, her name is Genevieve Gort and her business is Breast Care Victoria & Surgical Garments, she is a Registered Nurse but now does bra fittings for Breast Cancer Women. She works in a studio at home in Port Melbourne. I have to say it was such a…
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What's been happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction
Hi ladies just a snapshot of what's been happening in our group in the last few weeks if you have forgotten to pop over and check in. We have a member asking about exercises after implant reconstruction A query about the cost of private reconstruction which is a popular topic, as is the post about reconstruction in the…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
Our next Central Coast Support Lunch is coming up next month on Sunday, 8th October at The Point Café, within the Edogawa Commemorative Gardens (Japanese Gardens) at 36 Webb St, East Gosford. The guest speaker will be Ellie, from Newcastle Cosmetic Tattoos who will be sharing information about what is involved with nipple…
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Decisions about Surgery
Hi - I'm facing a mastectomy following 6 months of chemo treatment and although treatment is now only weeks from finishing I'm still having trouble deciding on what type of reconstruction to have, if any. It will most likely be a 2 stage reconstruction with expander and implant as my options are limited but I'd love to…