Posted January 16, 2017
As I sit and reflect on the last year of surgeries it’s a bit overwhelming. I’m SO thankful I have a record of my preventive mastectomy journey here on the blog. My week by week surgery posts go over the big things people want to know…the process, pics of what things… 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 June 22, 2016
I’m no stranger to uneven breasts. Growing up my “original” set was never perfectly even, but as a barely-there B, it wasn’t too big of a deal. A few years into my 20’s, I became pregnant and a nursing mother. The result was constantly changing breasts over ten years and… Read More »
Categories: Fashion, Prairie Wife Style, Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted May 25, 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: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 11, 2016
The clock is ticking and we are getting closer and closer to my surgery…it’s less than 20 days away! Last week I drove down to Denver for all of my Pre Op Appointments. The Cowboy was unable to go with me due to work commitments so, I traveled down on… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted February 10, 2016
In the course of making my decision to have a preventive mastectomy to reduce my risk of developing breast cancer, I was shocked at how little I found to prepare me for the decision making process, as well as the surgery and recovery. As a way to offer support to… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted January 22, 2016
The doctor walked into the room, shook mine and The Cowboy’s hands and sat down. He adjusted his glasses, looked at me and asked “Why are you here?” I wrapped my arms tighter around LittleMissH and she burrowed her head into my chest. “I want to live as long as… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
