tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post550691507202777886..comments2024-03-22T15:51:18.453-04:00Comments on 8th Day: Decision #18thdayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-46846329405476463402013-12-16T09:48:58.317-05:002013-12-16T09:48:58.317-05:00What a tough decision to make! I think you need t...What a tough decision to make! I think you need to do what you think is best. I know that sounds whimpy - but until you walk that mile - you don't know how you would feel. I can see pros and cons of doing it vs. not doing it... So, that didn't help you a bit... Whatever decision you make it will be what is best for you - and you will be just as loved and respected either way... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-73976829860608091942013-12-13T09:41:29.012-05:002013-12-13T09:41:29.012-05:00The surgeon did mention something about contouring...The surgeon did mention something about contouring. I need to ask her some follow-up questions on that.<br /><br />As we have talked about, I think there are great similarities between what you and I are going through. My situation is much easier to camouflage and therefore I don't have near as much of the physical or public reaction as you do. But I think the emotional side is very 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-74119672893520123222013-12-13T09:21:55.291-05:002013-12-13T09:21:55.291-05:00Thank you for your comment and for your (always) k...Thank you for your comment and for your (always) king thoughts.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-81418261332278604652013-12-13T01:29:27.395-05:002013-12-13T01:29:27.395-05:00My opinion has changed because of my issues around...My opinion has changed because of my issues around my teeth. Before that, I would never have gotten anything I thought of as electional. Now, I know I would do it in a minute, if I had the wherewithal to do it. <br /><br />Surgery is super serious. Always. A very personal choice, as you know. <br /><br />And, like you, if I were going to do boobs, I'd do small ones. And I'd have nipples Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-28469472694083796962013-12-13T00:07:39.704-05:002013-12-13T00:07:39.704-05:00I'm generally against surgery that isn't l...I'm generally against surgery that isn't life saving. And such, don't think I could (or would). But, I also haven't had such a dilemma placed before me. Do your research. Hopefully you can get to talk with women from various perspectives. And hopefully, the information received will help you make the decision that is best for you. I shall be thinking of you (even more). :-) <br />Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-39408381424293269032013-12-12T17:41:09.018-05:002013-12-12T17:41:09.018-05:00Not judgmental at all. And not only did I ask, yo...Not judgmental at all. And not only did I ask, you know how much I value your opinion. I count on you for honesty.<br /><br />I don't think I'm considering this to complete me . . . I don't think. I have been like this for 2 years and have gotten quite used to the new topography. But when it is an issue, it is a big issue. I'm just not sure it's ever big enough to 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-42518086150281606972013-12-12T17:34:55.811-05:002013-12-12T17:34:55.811-05:00Thanks for sharing a positive story. It's goo...Thanks for sharing a positive story. It's good to know that some women have had good experiences with this.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-28994106508395992892013-12-12T17:33:54.154-05:002013-12-12T17:33:54.154-05:00If I could get back the erogenous feeling, I would...If I could get back the erogenous feeling, I would do this in a heartbeat. In fact, I might have a few extra breasts added just for fun : ) But unfortunately, I have lost that forever.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your friend's experience. Sounds like she's been to hell and back with this.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-78668572054961791242013-12-12T17:30:39.810-05:002013-12-12T17:30:39.810-05:00I'm sure you would : ) If I decide on the sur...I'm sure you would : ) If I decide on the surgery, I am going small - just enough to push out to hollows and smooth it all out. I never, ever want to have to wear a bra again.<br /><br />8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-60372041910511886852013-12-12T16:50:37.116-05:002013-12-12T16:50:37.116-05:00I'm going to be the voice of dissent here.
O...I'm going to be the voice of dissent here. <br />Ok, I have just written and deleted a bunch of sentences... because I don't want to sound judgmental. It's your decision, of course, but I would lean toward accepting your new shape as is and being grateful for health. Shoot. That even sounds judgmental and I absolutely do NOT mean it that way! Who am I to say what you should do --ehttp://plufrompdx.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-55023893413172470492013-12-12T16:38:15.866-05:002013-12-12T16:38:15.866-05:00I asked a woman who had reconstruction about 5 yea...I asked a woman who had reconstruction about 5 years ago. Her expanders were placed at the time of her mastectomy so it was only one more surgery after that. She said that it took a few months to not notice the implants and she is very happy with them and would do it again. Hope that helps. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878879338335090175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-38744982878320911892013-12-12T16:28:06.339-05:002013-12-12T16:28:06.339-05:00I have a friend, someone I've known most of my...I have a friend, someone I've known most of my life, we met when I was in junior high and she is maybe 15 years older than me and had had a bone marrow transplant right before we met. In the ensuing years, she had reconstruction on the side that was removed and then another mastectomy to remove the other side and another reconstruction. Her procedure involved moving muscle from her abdomen Kalisis Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686870157795479351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-75828243469344511262013-12-12T14:14:20.839-05:002013-12-12T14:14:20.839-05:00I think that is a highly personal decision, but fo...I think that is a highly personal decision, but for me? I would definitely do it. I enjoy having breasts and showing off some cleavage. Vanity, maybe, but they have always been a part of my body image. If I didn't have a choice, I suppose I would get used to it. But having a choice? I would get bigger, better boobs. Mattynoreply@blogger.com