Long-awaited Procedure Became Reality

I'm a trans-femme person, and I made the decision to begin HRT over a decade ago. Gender dysphoria was impacting my life significantly, and finally decided to move forward. Initially, there were changes beginning to happen which confirmed my decision. After a very successful and wonderful FFS procedure with Dr. Spiegel, preparing and scheduling the next parts of my journey began . Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with cancer, and had to discontinue all hormone therapy permanently. This meant that natural breast formation was out of the picture. I overcame the cancer, and was cleared for breast augmentation in 2020. Nine days before surgery, more bad news: the cancer had reappeared, so my procedure was cancelled.
This past May, I was finally cleared again, and immediately contacted the Spiegel Center. They were able to fit me into their surgery schedule pretty quickly. Carole, my care coordinator, was fantastic, helping me to get this going.
My surgeon, Dr. Shektman, who works with the Spiegel Center, was fantastic, which really confirmed the high level of aesthetic and medical expertise that the Center offers. Dr. Shektman was very clear about what was involved, what I could realistically expect, risks, post-care, and answered all my questions. The day of the surgery was exciting for me; finally, this was taking place! The surgery went really well, and I was back home that night. I was back on my feet about a week later, somewhat sore, but very manageable, and following all my post-op instructions.
It's been a month today, and I am THRILLED with the results. After wearing prosthetics for over ten years, the differences in how I look, and my view of myself continue to just get brighter. People I usually interact or work with have complimented me without really knowing why (lol), and the results make my figure look more natural than it's ever been. I can wear styles of blouses, tops, and dresses that I have never been able to with any degree of confidence. Now, I don't think about my chest area negatively at all; my breasts look great and I feel great!