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I look for other flat chested women. A rant.

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  • FirstGrade2017
    FirstGrade2017 Member Posts: 12

    Thinking I will enjoy the flat and free world better when these drain tubes come out from my bmx

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461

    Prekteacher, every single thing about life itself is better without the drains!

  • FirstGrade2017
    FirstGrade2017 Member Posts: 12

    Been trying on some of my tops today just to see how they fit and see if I still look "good" in them. It sure is a different look. Kinda found a pain in trying on clothes with the tubes still in. Going to wait until tubes come out and "play dress up "

  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,931

    Pre, Be sure to stand in front of a mirror and bend over. Once in a while the neck will be open enough for your waist to be visible.

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461
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    In the brief window between chemo and radiation, I got this swim outfit. Men's swim shirt, women's bottoms, both UV-protectant. Bonus: The shirt is loose and covers the radiation area so I can wear it if I need to be outside for awhile during radiation.

  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,931

    Nice outfit!

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461

    Thank! Big 5's finest. Flat. For those of you looking out in the world. Flat at the grocery, flat at the beach, flat at work, flat in bed!

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833


    flat is where it's at !ย ย ย  Love the outfit.

  • suladog
    suladog Member Posts: 837

    currently writing this flat as a pancake, I have two prosthetics which I wear when I feel like it. The lady who fitted me called my size the "why bother" ha!

  • JuanitaB
    JuanitaB Member Posts: 9

    I go flat 24/7 but if I were ever inclined to get prosthetics I would get the "why bother" size.

    Love it, Suladog, hahaha!!!

  • littleblueflowers
    littleblueflowers Member Posts: 391

    Flat as the lake with no wind here since March 9. I WISH I could remember if I've ever asked to join you before! Argh..chemo brain. Anyway, no prosthetics yet and no regrets. I don't think anyone really notices unless they hug me? Glad to see all you flat sisters out ther being fabulous!

  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,931

    Littleblueflowers, Welcome. No need to ask, just jump in. They probably don't notice and are not bothered if they do.

  • kathindc
    kathindc Member Posts: 1,667

    I like giving hugs. They are so much better now that I'm flat. Talk about being up close and personal!

  • suladog
    suladog Member Posts: 837

    we need a like button here! Went running this morning with my husband and dog, flat flat flat...of course there wasn't much to begin with but still....feels good

  • FirstGrade2017
    FirstGrade2017 Member Posts: 12

    I'm an 11 days flat and fab. Not regretting the surgery. 32 years old and surgery was a preventative surgery after genetic testing and family history. My mom was flat and fab before she died. She rocked the flat and fab and I will too. Get the tubes out tomorrow and can't wait to try on some clothes. Flat and fab for life๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€ I'm a prek teacher in an elementary school and think his next year will be interesting because I have a few kids that I know will talk up and say some like "you have no boobies" or other cute things. Looking forward to this new stage in life

  • Chloesmom
    Chloesmom Member Posts: 626

    When we hug we are closer to peoples hearts

  • suladog
    suladog Member Posts: 837

    Prek,

    I had one side flat 25 yrs ago when I was a bit older than you, back then they didn't do prophylactic stuff, so I was back again with the other side. Finally I'm even! Once the drains were out it was a little bit before everything flattened out, but both I and my BS were really pleased with the results.


  • christine2000
    christine2000 Member Posts: 7

    I was dx'ed in 2009 (stage 3) and did chemo first. While I was doing chemo I realized that half the women in the room with me had had reconstruction already and THAT was causing way more issues then the chemo!! I told my Dr no way no how for me. She said I should reconsider. She said I would regret it. She fought me every step of the way. 6 years later-- NO REGRETS. I love it. Okay-- I get the occasional "sir"--but I can live with that!

  • suladog
    suladog Member Posts: 837

    Christine,

    I hear ya! When I was dx'ed the first time in 1990 I was in my 30's and TN, they gave me a poor prognosis and I figured who knew how much time I had, I wasn't going to be obsessing over implants or spending whatever time I had recovering I just wanted that thing off!!. So I didn't reconstruct, actually I'm a 34 A or double A or whatever so it didn't really matter what I had there, It wasn't very noticeable. When I was diagnosed the second time with another primary on the other side, I must have thought about reconstruction for about 5 minutes, and decided nope...so far so good.I didn't want to sweat infection, more drains etc. I like being flat.

  • Jackbirdie
    Jackbirdie Member Posts: 1,617

    BRAVA!!!!!

  • Jackbirdie
    Jackbirdie Member Posts: 1,617

    Chloesmom- that is beautiful. If you don't mind, might I steal that remark???

  • Jackbirdie
    Jackbirdie Member Posts: 1,617

    forgot to say welcome preK- I loveyour attitude and although sad we had to meet this way I am glad to meet you. You are very brave and very welcome here.

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461

    Hi, littleblue. We seem to be traveling the threads in tandem.

    I make all my medical providers admire my incision scars (which are healing really well) and agree that I look great. This is how I indicate to them that I don't need or want any pity or support about not having breasts.

  • FirstGrade2017
    FirstGrade2017 Member Posts: 12

    Thanks jack, it is nice to be able to communicate with people who understand where I am ar

  • Chloesmom
    Chloesmom Member Posts: 626

    Quote away! That's what I say now when I hug people. Now you can be closer to my heart

  • slappy-squirrel
    slappy-squirrel Member Posts: 199

    love the swim outfit! Where did u find it?

  • Chloesmom
    Chloesmom Member Posts: 626

    love your name Slappy! Animaniacs ismy favorite

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461

    Thanks! Big 5 sporting goods store--I imagine any of the bigger ones would have swim shirts and bottoms.

  • FirstGrade2017
    FirstGrade2017 Member Posts: 12

    Sitting at the hospital waiting to see BS and get these stinkin drain tubes out๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 461

    Getting those drains out feels so good!