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About Fucancer

Hi All

Firstly I'd like to say isn't Cancer a B@stard. This is the second time it's taken part of my body. First part of my tongue and then 5 years later my breast.  Both on the right side of my body but not related.

Ringing that bell and giving Cancer Hell.

So after the masectomy, chemo and radiation I've had to push to see plastic surgeon for reconstruction. Who i recently saw and have to wait 12 months for surgery as I'm not a priority since I don't have cancer.  I couldn't have reconstruction until I was cancer free and due to the medication I was on. Which I thought was pretty *** but ok I want to have 2 boobs rather than lug my prosthesis around or be Alice the camel. After discussing my options the surgeon suggested the best type would be diep with reduction on my other breast.

Has anyone here had that type of surgery? If so, how was it and have you healed ok. Do you have fulll flexibility in your stomach and are you able to straighten fully. 

Thanks for taking the time to read

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