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Central Coast Support Lunch 25 August 2019
Our next Central Coast Support Lunch is coming up on Sunday, 25th August and we'd love to see you there. Come and join us for a relaxing lunch and chat at the Ocean View Café within Wamberal Surf Club - 12 midday. Please RSVP so we can book you a seat at the table.Central Coast Support Lunch 26 May 2019 NSW
Come along and join us for lunch overlooking beautiful Wamberal beach. The lunches are a great way to connect with other women who are walking a similar path to you. They are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, particularly regarding breast reconstruction. Our guest speaker will be from YWCA Encore - a FREE exercise program for women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. She will share the benefits of gentle exercise both on physical and emotional recovery, and the times/locations of upcoming programs on the Central Coast. Date: Sunday, 26th May Time: 12 midday Venue: Wamberal Ocean View Café (above Wamberal Surf Club) Please ensure you RSVP so we can reserve you a seat at the table. We look forward to seeing you there.Re: Air Expanders and plane travel
Hi @Suzk123 . I used the Aeroform expander and was very happy generally with the whole process. Whilst I didn't fly with it in, I did do some bushwalks where we were at an altitude of just over 1000 metres (in the NSW Blue Mountains). The expander became very tight and rather sore, but went back down once we returned home. I've heard the same with flying - they tighten up at altitude, then reduce once back at sea level. It's important to mention it to your surgeon, as they'll probably recommend not doing any inflation the week prior to flying, so that your poor old pec muscle doesn't get over stretched when at high altitude. There are many women in the closed Facebook group Reclaim Your Curves who have flown with the Aeroform expander in place, so you may want to join and find out what their experiences were. Hope that helps :smile:Re: Bunbury Support Lunch WA 23 March 2019
Hi again @GavinCh . Sorry, just realised you were referring to the Bunbury Support Lunch - you may find the Perth one closer, but as you like to hit the road, you may prefer the Bunbury one. Here are the details via the website: https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/bunbury---wa.html Facebook details are the same. Jen is the Peer Support Volunteer in Bunbury and she'd love to meet you both if you would like to come.Re: Bunbury Support Lunch WA 23 March 2019
Hi @GavinCh . You would both be most welcome to attend the Perth lunch. You can either let Leone (our Peer Support Volunteer who organises the lunches) know via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/reclaimyourcurves/events/?ref=page_internal), the Reclaim Your Curves website (https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/perth.html). Alternatively, I can let Leone know that you and your wife may be attending. What would you prefer? On the Facebook page and the website, you will also see the other dates for the remainder of 2019.Re: Melbourne Support Lunches for 2019
Hi @kmakm . Our Peer Support Volunteer who runs the Melbourne support lunches finds it to be a good, central location for the lunches, and provides familiarity for those who come each time. If you have any other suggestions for another great location, please let Yvette (the PSV) know when you attend the lunch, as we always appreciate other ideas.
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PRIVATE GROUP. Choosing breast reconstruction after single or double mastectomy can feel overwhelming, and deeply personal. This group is here to connect you through others' stories and images. Please respect everyone’s privacy—do not copy or share content outside this space. Information is based on personal experience and is not medical advice; always consult your healthcare team for guidance. ⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️ Members may share photos of breast surgeries. These images or discussions may be distressing or triggering for some. If you need support, please contact the BCNA Helpline - we are here for you.Christianity & breast cancer
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