Well, it’s all over. My breast surgeries are finally finished. The tattooing is still healing and two days ago, I stopped having to put dressings on the tattoo. It is healing and looking good. I am not quite used to it yet but I will get there. The nurse said it is … [Read more...]
Tattooing – the final breast reconstruction milestone
Well today, I had the final stage of the breast reconstruction process – the nipple tattooing. So another milestone has been achieved in the BC journey! The procedure was done under local anaesthetic at Hutt hospital Plastic Surgery Outpatients. My appointment was at 10am and … [Read more...]
Milestone – One Year on From Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction
It is exactly one year since I had my mastectomy and breast reconstruction and it has been a lot of year! Firstly, I can say without hesitation that I am 100% happy with my new breast. It has its wee scars and its quirks but it is great. I am very grateful. The … [Read more...]
A nearly fully reconstructed breast
It’s been a while and I thought I would document a few things I’ve noticed over the last few months: There was a wonderful day when suddenly I could sit, stand, lie, sleep on my side etc. without thinking about anything to do with the surgery. It is an incredible feeling to … [Read more...]
Final surgery
On Thursday, I got a call from Hutt hospital. There had been a cancellation and was I able to go in and have my final surgery - the nipple reconstruction. I said YES. There was a rapid re-organisation of the day for the 12.30 appointment. I was in shock a little but positive … [Read more...]
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