Jun 17, 2012 03:44PM Laural wrote:

I have to wear a compression sleeve with gauntlet due to lymphedema on the right side. That is enough constriction for me so go flat most of the time. I work with school kids and have never had one comment from them. My problem is that I am a larger woman...the first time I looked down and saw my pudgy abdomen staring back at me, I did miss the "camoflauge" of my breasts which hid this from me previously. I do have to be careful what types of clothes I wear unless I want folks to think I am pregnant. But when the summer heat is here and I don't have AC, flat is the only way to go. 

Jun 17, 2012 05:56PM crystalphm wrote:

Laural, I hate my pudgy belly!!! But you know, I took a piece of paper and covered a model's breasts in a magazine, and her bottom of her body looked "unusual" without breasts too...so we really do take on an unusual appearance without breasts, especially if the mastectomy was radical and we are now concave.

I also don't have air conditioning and when I have to wear the lymphedema sleeve and gauntlet, enough is enough, I would never attempt to even wear a cami on those days. Just a tank top and compression gear.

I still get annoyed at all the bare breasts in movies. I wish I could get over this.

Jun 18, 2012 02:29PM Linda-n3 wrote:

Alexandria, I sing a bit - not a "singer" but sing with a choir and enjoy lots of different types of music. Am putting Sept 22 on my calendar and hoping work doesn't interfere!

Jun 19, 2012 08:42AM alexandria58 wrote:

Maybe a restaurant for lunch, but not too expensive - Columbus Avnue where we can maybe hang out in Central Park afterwards or in the Village, where we can wander through little shops.  

I'm planning on a day trip.

We can sing flat or sharp.  The point is to sing.

Jun 20, 2012 09:44AM mumito wrote:

Sept road trip to NewYork sounds like fun.Might consider bringing a few canadian ladies down.???