Chemo Port Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
January 2, 2013 Journal Dump #014 WOW what a week! Today is Thursday and I am completely exhausted! But the good news is that I am...
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Life After Bilateral Mastectomy: Coping with Post-Surgery Challenges and Embracing Small Victories
December 20, 2013 Journal Dump #012 Today, it has been 11 days since my surgery (bilateral mastectomy). It’s 6:35am and I woke up about...
Drains After a Mastectomy
December 15, 2013 Journal Dump #011 After my bilateral mastectomy, 4 drains were installed, 2 on each side. They don't hurt but they are...
Pain Management & Medication After Surgery
December 14, 2013 Journal Dump #010 It’s 02:16 am and I slowly pry my tired eyes open. My hands gently lift to my chest, which is in so...
Capsular Contracture Surgery Video and Results
May 27, 2016 Journal Dump #077 PART 3 One week after my implant replacement surgery due to capsular contracture. I saw my doctor one week...
Capsular Contracture Surgery to Replace Breast Cancer Implants
May 23, 2016 Journal Dump #078 PART 2 When I learned that I was going to need surgery to repair the reconstructed breast that was exposed...
Capsular Contracture - When the Breast Implant Fails
February 29, 2016 Journal Dump #075 Part 1 It's been 2 years, one month and 20 days since I had my double mastectomy. Life is good....
I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy
December 12, 2013 Journal Dump #009 Today is Thursday, December 12, 2013. Three days ago I had a bilateral (double) mastectomy with...
My Mastectomy Surgery Hospital Packing List
December 7, 2013 Journal Dump #008 Today is Saturday and I am having my bilateral mastectomy on Monday. I have driven myself crazy with...
How to Support Someone Having Lumpectomy Surgery
Performing an act of kindness for someone undergoing a lumpectomy is crucial because it offers emotional support and reassurance during a...
Handling the Fear Before Breast Cancer Surgery
November 29, 2013 Journal Dump #005 I am 10 days away from having double mastectomy surgery, scheduled for December 9th. Since hearing...
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