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Locksley
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Re: Post surgery changes
Hello I had a lumpectomy and then later mastectomy. I thought I would be flat after this surgery. It was very lumpy and bumpy. Under my arm I was left with what is called a "dog ear". It's a flap of skin. I would be so upset every time I saw it I relived the trauma. I told my oncologist and breast care nurse and after 12 months in the public system I had a lovely female surgeon understand how I felt and she removed it.100Views2likes0CommentsRe: Scar Tissue
Yes I get terrible pain on my left breast / chest wall where I had a mastectomy and loads of radiation. If I twist or bend too fast the pain almost feels like what I imagine the start of a heart attack could possibly feel like. It takes my breath away and stops me in my tracks. Can happen if I roll the wrong way in bed too. I've had all the heart tests to be sure and everyone comes back with scar tissue moving around.50Views0likes0CommentsRe: Christmas Funnies ... put them up here for a laugh!
@arpie. I can't find the Christmas funny I love. It's about a reminder if your Christmas lights are red and blue, thinking this could be the police and throwing your wine. Something like that if you find this can you please repost it. I need to send it to some of my friends. 🎄44Views1like0CommentsAirport Security / Breast Prothesis
So 2 years ago we were seeing my daughter off at Melbourne Airport I had a not so fun experience going through the Airport Security wearing a Breast Prothesis which I have previously posted about. 2 weeks ago we flew Interstate for a mini break. I was terrified of the potential same experience. This time I had a letter from my doctor saying I have a Breast Prothesis in place due to a past history of breast cancer. I had my letter in my hand to tell the staff so I didnt have the same experience. I told man who directed me to the entrance of the security line. He said tell the staff before you go through the security xray machine. A female staff member was called over. She says.. "Whats the problem" and I thought oh God here we go again. But she was fine and I stood on the xray machine and I was good to go. This was such a huge relief. I still had to tell 3 people but I wasnt letting go of my letter. Then coming home from Interstate I wasnt able to show my letter to the staff I had to put it in the box that went through the scanner. I told the staff member and she was fine and said all was good. I had so much stress leading up to that moment.198Views1like3Comments
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