April & May 2015 Surgery Sisters

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  • Boobiesister60
    Boobiesister60 Member Posts: 6
    edited October 2015

    Downdog, thank you so much for your response which I only saw now, October 1st. Sorry I had no notification of your post and just happened to come across it by chance! I am in the Vancouver area and managed to get a second opinion but according to her I do stand a chance of losing my implants. I had opted to wait until now as we went to South Africa for the month of September. I want to get the surgery done even if I have to go 'flat'. I do know about possible further reconstruction but I believe the waiting period is about four years. Think it will just be easier to make peace with a possible flat chest as I have enough on my plate with the bone mets! Take care and thanks for responding! <3

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  • downdog
    downdog Member Posts: 1,432
    edited October 2015

    Boobiesister, that's so wonderful you took the opportunity to see beautiful South Africa and can treasure your memories of a great trip. Did you visit Cape Town? Have you consulted with either Sheina Macadam or Peter Lennox? Capsulectomy with replacement of implant vs capsulotomy and delayed recon? 4 years seems an inordinately long wait for delayed recon even within a public health system and I really think there will be some shorter available windows if you advocate for yourself. I realize eliminating the pain, discomfort and movement limitations are paramount, but I think it warrants exploration of the possibilities of doing this concurrently with reconstruction, if that's a avenue you wish to explore. Being at peace with whatever you decide is paramount. Best of luck with whatever path you choose. I will PM you some other info.

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  • DayLily15
    DayLily15 Member Posts: 144
    edited April 2016

    Hello My Sisters,

    it has been a year, and im still here.

    Downdog and the rest of you really saved my sanity, i am forever grateful. Thank you.

    I really hope everyone is living life to its fullest.

    Hugs to All !!!

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  • MaryAgatha
    MaryAgatha Member Posts: 50
    edited May 2016

    Hello! I haven't been back on this website for a very long time, but as the1 year anniversary of my BMX is approaching, I started thinking about all of you. It was such a strange time in my life last year. What a journey it has been! I was very thankful to have your advice and encouragement. I am completely happy with my new breasts and my life. I feel so blessed to be alive and healthy. I hope you all are too.

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  • magiclight
    magiclight Member Posts: 8,690
    edited May 2016

    MaryAgatha: Amazingly good news.

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  • lou23
    lou23 Member Posts: 182
    edited May 2016

    Thats great, hope you are all ok.

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  • mdoc524
    mdoc524 Member Posts: 336
    edited June 2016

    Hello All - great to see some familiar names hitting that year mark .. I hit mine as well and just can't believe I am now on the other side - this last year seemed to take forever! I actually had my final breast reconstruction surgery last week 3 months after Radiation - so tissue expanders are now finally out .. WooHoo! Never thought last year after my BMX on May 28th that I would have my TE's until June 7th a year later !!! .. Hugs and Good wishes to all! You all are awesome!

    Mary

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  • DayLily15
    DayLily15 Member Posts: 144
    edited March 2017

    Hope everyone is doing well :)

    2 years since surgery,

    Hugs to All !

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  • lou23
    lou23 Member Posts: 182
    edited March 2017

    All good for me, also 2 years since surgery xx

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  • mdoc524
    mdoc524 Member Posts: 336
    edited May 2017

    Hi DayLily & lou23 - doing OK here .. will be 2 Years for me end of the month since Surgery! Switched to Arimidex for next 7-8 years .. was on Tamoxifen and Dr. confirmed Post Menopause so switched meds - not easy body still adjusting to the switch with lots of side effects but I will take it compared to the alternative. Two years ago our journey seemed soo long - nice to now be on the other side! Hope everyone is doing well! Sending Hugs

    Mary

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  • april25
    april25 Member Posts: 772
    edited July 2017

    Congrats, on the 2 years anniversary! Good to hear you are doing well!

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  • DayLily15
    DayLily15 Member Posts: 144
    edited April 2018

    Thinking of you all, hoping life is good !

    3 years out of surgery now . Still on Tamoxifen.


    Thank you for the friendship here !


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  • downdog
    downdog Member Posts: 1,432
    edited April 2018

    DayLily, so thoughtful of you to drop by. Wishing you decades of health and vitality, enjoying life and your horses! Take care

    Hope all our surgery sisters are thriving and living passionate lives.

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  • DayLily15
    DayLily15 Member Posts: 144
    edited April 2018

    Hi Downdog,

    Very glad to hear from you, and pleased to see you still helping others here as you did for our surgery sisters.

    Funny thing whenever I hear 'namaste' i think of you :)

    Best Wishes

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  • lou23
    lou23 Member Posts: 182
    edited April 2018

    Hi all, 3 years down the line I'm still here, glad to hear your all doing ok.

    Regards

    Lou x

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