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My Case is Ongoing I Am a Breast Cancer Patient - Dallas, TX
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Dr. ANIGIAN came highly recommended! I wore he and his staff out with a gazillion questions but they were always amazing and super professional and managed to answer all of my questions even through the high struggle! I AM STILL a work in process because I just got a bilateral mastectomy. I had a breast oncologist take care of that part of my surgery (yes she was awesome too, what can I say, I know how to pick 'em) and then just like a wrestling match, Dr.A was tagged in! Well not really but you get where I am going. Any who for now I have tissue expanders and everything looks great so far, I will be updating with photos
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UPDATED FROM RSMember4705
1 month post
my first fill today
I was so nervous but per usual Ruth the nurse was super comforting and bam I got some saline and it was a successful fill. Here are some more photos of my ongoing reconstruction! Ps. I feel like I am a walking talking water bed. Love it
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March 19, 2015
Hi there, I'm in the process of decieding whether to go with the implant or flap surgery after mastectomy...saw the plastic surgeon today. I was just looking at pics and yours really stood out - not the tit, the post! ; ) LOVE your screen name and it gave me a BIG ole laugh...which I really needed. And the waterbed [RS bleep] is pretty funny too. Ha, so glad some people keep their sense of humor while dealing with this cancer crap. Hope you are doing great now!
March 20, 2015
Wow that makes me feel really honored that you asked. Hmm, I think that each person is so different but I knew I did not want to deal with implants in my body for a long period of time and I saw implants that dropped and looked weird and then I saw some that were so crinkled they look like seersucker shorts! oh no ma'am. I had a really amazing doctor and he really listened to me and communicated with me,that was so important actually It was the most important part of this process to be with someone that would listen to me.The surgery has not been easy but it hasn't been that bad either.thank you for laughing with me,that has got me through this process I'll keep following you but go ahead and getsexy with me. That's the least we can get after what we have been through and there's room for two of us. More laughs..... Visit mytittytriedtokillme.com ,it's not a comedy show at the website but girl cancer has made me funnier . A girl has to survive anyway she can. Wink
March 20, 2015
Lordie, you got that right! I've been doing a lot of reading since yesterday and I have decieded to GET SEXY! Its the least that cancer can give us after turning our on [RS bleep] against us, right? Know there will be times when I ain't laughing, but that's what the good drugs are for!
I think in your honor, I will do a Tree Pose everyday till my surgery - although I will wobble cause my feets ain't flat!
I'm orginally from Memphis and have relative in Texass and know that sweet tea is like syrup! Don't miss the humidity either. Live across the river from Portland, OR now (in Washington), and I'll take rain anyday over that and those damned big mesquitos!
August 27, 2015
You are looking great! Love your screen name. I saw a shirt that read, "Yes, they're fake. My real ones tried to kill me." I had a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP Flap surgery February 2015. Just had the fat lipo-ed from my flanks to fill my breasts. It has been a week and I love it. Mine have expanded an inch in the last week.
October 30, 2015
You are Awesome!!!! YOU are the Reason I keep coming back! To check on you and laff at your antics!! We MUST Laff... It's GOOD For Our Souls!! Stay Positive and Beautiful... INSIDE Y OUT!! PS... What a Difference a Year Makes... Read your last years posts too!
Thanks for giving the Valuable info and PICTURES... they are important!
Thanks for giving the Valuable info and PICTURES... they are important!
March 22, 2017
My expanders were put in right after my double mestectomy on March3. He put 150cc saline in at that time. I went in last week for more but couldn't take more than 20cc without it putting too much pressure. Were you able yo do 650cc at one time?
UPDATED FROM RSMember4705
1 month post
Aug 8 (Background)
Diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer in January! Chemotherapy. ..check
Reconstruction part one...check! I have had great doctors and I am grateful and ready to start the next step! The next step will involve taking my tummy and turning it in to a nice pair of breast! I think it will be a Diep flap and honey let me tell you, there is plenty to give away! If only kicking cancers butt came with a stripper pole! Clutching my pearls. Hehe
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August 28, 2014
I'm sure your positive attitude has something to do with kicking cancer in the butt! Do you know about how many cc's you got in your first fill? How long until your next fill? Hoping the pain is somewhat manageable. We would love to see the rest of your video...it was too short...we're anxious to see what happened next! ;)
Thank you for taking the time to share your inspirational story on RealSelf. I know many women will appreciate it too when they're researching breast reconstruction.
Thank you for taking the time to share your inspirational story on RealSelf. I know many women will appreciate it too when they're researching breast reconstruction.
March 19, 2015
Cluthing my pearls...dang I sure miss the South...sometimes. ; )
March 20, 2015
Haha girl you are not missing a thing. Haha sweet tea (which I don't drink) and a happy Friday for us all
September 10, 2015
I just had my diep flap 4 weeks ago. I will be straight up with you. The bonus tummy tuck you received to make your new breast. Is painful. I am still on meds. Is it worth it. YES. My right née breathing worked perfectly. The left didn't but that's OK that's where implants come in. October 12th big day for implant. God bless.
September 12, 2015
It's NOT EASY by any means but for me I just took it like having a kid but he's being a parent but they still make you smile. I'm happy you are good and I will be so excited for you. Good luck and post tons of sexy photos
September 12, 2015
I am also stage 2a triple negative. I am 5 weeks post DIEP flap and I feel better every day. I'm sorry to hear yours didn't work the right way. I am smaller than I was but at my age (48) that's not really a bad thing. The surgery was ROUGH but I had no complications and am just trying to be as active as I can and do all the right things. My flat tummy and new belly button look awesome!! I think I'll even be able to wear a bikini (if I wanted to!) next summer!
My next step is chemo and that scares the bejesus out of me. I am feeling so good again, I hate to think of feeling really bad. I know it's all for a reason so I choose to be happy and fight!!
My next step is chemo and that scares the bejesus out of me. I am feeling so good again, I hate to think of feeling really bad. I know it's all for a reason so I choose to be happy and fight!!
October 18, 2017
You are awesome! May God continue to bless you! I am one year out from stage 2 triple negative breast cancer and I just had my second phase breast reconstruction surgery! Looking forward to getting my nipples soon!
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Hey girl hey! Thank you so much for that. I am just making fun of an unfortunate situation! Wait did I just see that you are having surgery today? You get it girl! Safe surgery and sexy body! You go girl. Can't wait to see your after.photos! In the meantime while you are recovering, check out my website. It's my crazy journey.
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Thank you so much! I still have work to do but so far I'm really pleased! Thank you for your kind words my love. #teamsexy. That's us by the way. Hahah. Ps if you want to see more checkout my blog.... ***link removed***let me know how it's looking. Honey me and my blog are a work in progress. Xoxo