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mollyjoemax
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26-12-2010
10:26
I would also like to add my thanks. I do not visit this site very often now, I managed to "wean" myself off of it 2 years ago, but at the time of my diagnosis 3 and half years ago it was invaluable to me. From the lovely ladies on the forum, the literature I was sent and the helplines I used I would like to say from the bottom of my heart Thank you. I would not have got through it without you. Best wishes everybody for the New Year.x
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16-05-2010
04:41
Hi
What are cohesive gel implants? I had a skin sparing mastectomy then a sub pectoral implant fitted. Do you mean they stick to your chest wall?
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01-03-2010
08:54
Hi I had a skin sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with a subpectoral implant. It was virtually painless. I did have some fluid that needed draining after surgery and it took a long time for the bruises and swelling to disappear but I am pleased with it now. For a few months it felt hard and just stuck on my chest but I really don't notice it now. It does feel part of me albeit with no sensation. I don't regret it now but for about 6 months afterwards I wished I'd had a 'softer' reconstruction.But now I'm used to it and have since had nipple reconstruction and tattooing. It's higher than the right breast and I'm thinking about having a 'lift'to that side now. Hope that helps.
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19-02-2010
07:19
Interesting article from researchers at Hull university.http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/new-breast-cancer-treatment-could-stop-recurrence/5010329.article.
I've never done copy and paste before so I don't know if it will work.(Looks like a very long link) Fingers crossed.
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18-02-2010
08:29
Hi,I found it awful to tell people. I couldn't say the word cancer without crying.I got a friend to tell everyone else in the end. Then I was inundated with cards and flowers and I got quite angry. I felt that they were already "putting me in my box." Of course it wasn't my friends I was angry with it was the position I found myself in.I also hadn't told my children boys of 10 and 12 and I had to hide all the cards away.
However... Once I had got things sorted out in my own head the support I got was fantastic and it does make it easier that you can be open and talk to people.
But be prepared to have to support your friends! I found myself reassuring everybody that I was fine and all would be well when inside I was scared witless. Best wishes.
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12-02-2010
11:00
Hi I have a sub pectoral implant and my nipple reconstruction was done under a local anaesthetic. Mind you I am sure he could have done it with nothing as I have no sensation!
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10-02-2010
06:30
That sounds like something I had. I ended up having fluid aspirated (not painful)because my reconstructed breast was sloshing when I walked about. The fluid did accumulate again but not as much and this time they left it and it was naturally absorbed. I am very happy with my breast now (not to say I didn't prefer my original left breast.)It takes months, I think, to accept and come to terms with it.Good luck.
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04-02-2010
09:25
I had nipple reconstruction exactly as you described a year ago. At first it looked huge especially as I do not have really large nipples but it soon reduces. I also have had tattooing done. I am thrilled I had it done. When I used to catch sight of myself in the mirror without a nipple Iused to double take but now it doesn't bother me. To me it is the finishing touch.
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13-12-2009
09:06
I don't come on this site very often now but I'm shocked by how many women have lost their lives since I was last here. Names of people that I felt I knew, and used to look forward to hearing what they had to say.
JaneRA was one of them, always had some interesting and thought provoking comment and thats why her blog was so well read.
So sorry to hear that she has died. Rest in peace Jane my thoughts are with her family and friends.
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08-04-2009
06:02
Obladi oblada (is that spelt right)
I think it was the Tremoloes
Well gonna write a little letter
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08-04-2009
05:50
Special
ATMPIORNT
Sorry phone rang just as I was going to submit this so I was 10 mins late.
Please ignore
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07-04-2009
09:31
Tears of a clown
Smoky Robinson and the miracles
We were both young when I first saw you
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