Posted November 4, 2024
In some ways, preparing for my upcoming Revision Surgery has been much easier than preparing for my original Preventive Mastectomy. I already know I can handle the pain and recovery, and I have the perspective that this is just a tiny part of my life right now…so I can have… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Revision Surgery
Posted October 21, 2024
It has been a long time since I’ve had to share anything other than an annual update about my Preventive Mastectomy. But, as you can see from the title of this post I am headed into the operating room yet again. This time, it’s for a revision surgery, and today,… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Revision Surgery
Posted April 25, 2024
8 years later… It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a decade since I underwent my Preventive Mastectomy! While this is technically only the “anniversary” of the first of three surgeries that were part of this process, I think the first step was the hardest. When I looked… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted October 30, 2023
This post was initially published at donoralliance.org as part of their campaign to help educate the public about tissue donation and how it can help women like me get back to living a life of grit and grace. Understanding Double Mastectomy: Procedure and Recovery Process A double mastectomy is a… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted April 28, 2023
Seven years ago, I closed my eyes for 6 hours, and when I woke up, I no longer had breasts. It was the first of three surgeries that were part of my preventive mastectomy and reconstruction journey. I knew the time to write this post would be coming soon, and… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
