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 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 November 16, 2018
I’m sitting here typing this as my 10-year-old daughter is in an operating room. It’s her 6th surgery (give or take) so you’d think I’d be a pro by now. And to a certain extent, I am. The paperwork and pre and post-operation instructions are no biggie. I know exactly… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
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 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 December 12, 2016
If you’re a male stop reading now…not only because there are going to be mentions of intimate girly stuff but, because it might not be safe for you to have this information… Now that we have that covered let’s move on shall we? As a 34 year old woman that… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted November 28, 2016
Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body during my preventive mastectomy 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… Read More »
Categories: Fat Grafting Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted November 18, 2016
Times flies when you’re recovering from surgery! It’s already time for surgery three, and hopefully my last reconstruction surgery for a decade (implants generally need to be replaced every 10-15 years). For those that are new to the site take a second to read about my choice to have a preventive mastectomy… Read More »
Categories: Fat Grafting 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
