Posted February 21, 2018
When I first began my preventive mastectomy journey, I joined a private Facebook group as a way to find support. It’s been amazing, and not only has it helped me, but being able to offer support to others has been an excellent way for me to heal. Now that I’m… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 26, 2017
When I began this journey, a year ago… A year ago this week… I was fearful and determined, nervous and prepared, alone yet surrounded by love. My inner mantra, the one I held on to and repeated over and over as I prepared for every step in this journey was… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted September 21, 2016
Yeah…I know that’s a lot of weeks together, but I felt like I needed to combine these last three weeks of my exchange surgery. There hasn’t been much going on other than just sitting and waiting for the 6-week mark. If you recall, I had a bit of a set… Read More »
Categories: Exchange Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted August 26, 2016
Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help educate family members and friends. I hope that you my readers, will be respectful of that choice, and if… Read More »
Categories: Exchange Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted August 12, 2016
It’s finally here, this afternoon is my exchange surgery! The day when we take out my rock hard play dough boobs and exchange them for “squishy” implants. We met with my Plastic Surgeon yesterday and talked about the surgery and what kind of implants he planned to use. While the… Read More »
Categories: Exchange Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy