Hello,
I agree, the patient is different in every situation.
I start my reconstruction process next week, the expanders are uncomfortable but, that is normal and I understand the need for them, fat graft next week to build the pocket and the recovery for 5 months, then implants to follow.
What we are going through with a double mastectomy is to save our lives, reconstruction is a choice.
No one said any of this journey will be easy, but I have been optimistic and my surgeons did their job to clear me of cancer, my radiologist had her role and I am complete with process and her role, my plastics Sturgeaon has a different role and my oncologist stays with me throughout the journey. So, there are many Dr that play in this journey.
I am cancer clear after my surgery 5-22-22, radiation complete, 14 rounds of chemo as preventative and reconstruction.
It takes time and we need to endure a lot to get to healthy!
Be stronger ladies! Be positive! Keep the conversation going to learn from each other.
But be real