melsamei's Cancer Blog
December 29, 2007
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I have finally recovered from having the silicone gel implants placed last week. I had read all the blogs about testing over the holidays, well I had surgery before the Christmas holiday. I wanted to get the surgery on this years insurance. I can not tell if I am going to like the new boobs. They look pretty good and feel a lot better than the expanders. I think my expectations were too high. I need to be patient and wait for a few weeks to decide if I like the new breasts. In clothes, they look great. Most people would never know that I was a cancer patient or that I had a bilateral mastectomy.
I have read the many blogs about medical appointments the last week of the year. I get to see the plastic surgeon on New Years’ Eve for my post surgical visit. For anyone having this procedure, I recommend to invest in a really comfortable zip-front sports bra. The surgical bra is not very comfortable and it is recommended to wear the bra 24/7 for several weeks.
I hope everyone has a good New Year! I will be on a major diet as I have gained 20 pounds post chemo. My metabolism and hormones are so off base that I hired a personal trainer to help me get back in shape and jump start my metabolism.
Happy New Year!
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Thanks for your support -
Melissa,
Congrats on what sounds like a successful end to your long journey with breast cancer (maybe a little tattooing, but that’s nothing compared to what we’ve all been through).
Let me know how things go with your implants. I’m just beginning this procedure. I still plan on having a mastectomy on my right breast and then have expanders put in at the same time. I meet with my breast surgeon on the 3rd. The doctors wanted my skin to heal fully from the radiation treatments before undergoing this surgery once again. I’m hoping the expansion part is not too painful. Congratulations and hope you make a speedy recovery!
Hey my name is zara milligan i am doing a paper for my english 12 class dealing with breast cancer and i need your help. I am supopst to interview 3 people who have had or are living with breat cancer. I need to know how it has changed your life. I also need to know whatever you want to tell me about your experience please email me at zara_692002@yahoo.com with imformation i support all of you and hope all is weel and god bless.