After 3 or so surgeries, I have an opened scab on left prev radiated breast and am coming to terms with the fact that I may have to lose it. My PS has never lost an implant so he is trying very hard - he is even checking into an oxygen cure! I don't think I am up to doing that however. I am trying to think positive and give positive energy to myself but it's getting harder and harder - I don't know why he didn't use my own tissue originally when the chances of radiation problems were so great. I want to know -= how does it feel to be flat? Are the prosthesis bras comfortable? How long does it take to heal after removing the implants ? Should I also remove my proph right breast which is perfect? Thanks for all your words of experience and wisdom.
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BethNY Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3836 |
May 16, 2008 10:51 am
BethNY wrote:
Nancy a gal here started a great web site-- called www.breastfree.org you should check it out for sure. I told you I only play to win....
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Colleen123 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 352 |
May 16, 2008 12:35 pm
Colleen123 wrote:
Nancy.... I think everyone is different about coping with a flat chest. I had both scenarios (one breast and then totally flat) as I had my mastectomies 1 1/2 years apart. For me.... It was easier being totally flat than having one breast. I felt uncomfortable, especially when I put on my nightgown, to have only one "bump". I found the prosthesis to be very hot in the summer and the bras to be "not too pretty" because they have to be high enough to cover the hollow that is left at the top of the breast where the breast tissue is removed. I also found it difficult to buy tops.... always having to worry about them not being too low cut so that when you lean over and your prosthesis falls a bit away from your chest that no one can see your flat chest... and that the armholes are not too large. Because of this, I researched SGAP surgery (I didn't have enough tummy for DIEP). A year ago February, I travelled to New Orleans to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery www.breastcenter.com and had bilateral SGAP. I am thrilled with the results. They are not perfect because I have scars from it being delayed surgery, but no more prostheses.... no more worry about what to wear.... I feel "normal" again. So... having said that.... that is my opinion and there will probably be lots of women chiming in with theirs. Good luck Colleen |
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