Back in Love
Posted by sarahafterdiagnosis on January 7, 2006
Today I am falling back in love with the new boobs. I really am, y’all. I am so crazy about them. The nipples will take some getting used to, yes, but the boobs themselves, man did I luck out. I really think I got a very talented plastic surgeon and he didn’t just phone in work on me. He really worked hard to make me happy with the reconstruction.
I say this because it’s not a given that women will be thrilled–or even happy–with their reconstructions. Case in point: my mom. At the time, she loved her plastic surgeon; he was Mr. Personality and connected with her and told her she was his favorite patient (or similiar) and asked her to “mentor” other reconstruction patients after she finished up, all that. But truth be told, she doesn’t love her reconstruction. It’s not a time thing either (she had her reconstruction in 1995), it’s a they just don’t fit her thing. They’re too big and too high and I swear I could see corners on her chest at the top of the implants for a few years. She complains about them, too.
My surgeon told us that his priority for me was to make me look natural, and I think he really hit the mark there. I’m really really proud of my new boobs, and think they look fantastic (especially in shirts!).
I don’t know where I’m going with this. Guess I just wanted to brag a bit on my boobs.
Stephen Mcculley said
Great post,
An enjoyable read!
SM
Conrad said
Always happy to hear about a successful cosmetic surgery! Chalk one (two) more up for the surgeons
Jackie Chopin said
I am glad you are pleased with your reconstruction. I live in anticipation of my reconstruction as I only went into hospital in dec 2007 for a breast reduction and was woken up the next day to a breast cancer diagnosis, and by mid Feb 2008 I am unbelievably opting for an early mastectomy to stop the pain and trauma of dying breast tissue after the removal of the lumps and the reduction and have lived with this odd body ever since. To be whole again and like other women will give me back an identity that i seem to have lost during this breast cancer journey.
The remaining reduced breast is great, so I have high hopes for the results of my reconstruction. November can’t come quick enough!