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Breast Cancer Survivor Needing Help for Some Pain Relief. 60 Year Old. - Portland, OR
UPDATED FROM GmaFoley
1 year post
Not good news but...
WORTH IT$15,000
I saw the PS today and he basically said that he was done. The scar didn't heal the way he had hoped. The one he redid with the steroid looks ugly, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT... I wanted him to try the other side but he said no.. He sounded very frustrated and disappointed. So am I..
On a good note though. When this whole journey started, I was in pain and on multiple pain meds and very much a couch potato. Now I am only taking tylenol with an occasional stronger pain med. I am able to do some exercise so that is all a plus..
Thank you all for encouraging me through this. Through all this I would still recommend Dr. Kim. It wasn't his fault my skin won't heal correctly. And I am not sorry I had the reduction/reconstruction. If I had it all to do over again, I would still do it. It has changed my quality of life tremendously!
On a good note though. When this whole journey started, I was in pain and on multiple pain meds and very much a couch potato. Now I am only taking tylenol with an occasional stronger pain med. I am able to do some exercise so that is all a plus..
Thank you all for encouraging me through this. Through all this I would still recommend Dr. Kim. It wasn't his fault my skin won't heal correctly. And I am not sorry I had the reduction/reconstruction. If I had it all to do over again, I would still do it. It has changed my quality of life tremendously!
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UPDATED FROM GmaFoley
1 year post
Still not there - very slow process
In May 2016 - I had a revision done on one scar with steroid injections, to see if it would get rid of the overgrowing scars.. I see the PS next week in September and the scar feels good except for one spot, but not sure how good it looks.. I am now trying to figure out if it is even worth doing the other scar that hurts constantly - What does it feel like you ask? It feels like a dozen tiny slivers you can't see and you rub over them.. below is a picture of the one scar before surgery and 3 months later.
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UPDATED FROM GmaFoley
1 year post
Recheck next week.
Things are looking up. Everything is healing and the scar isn't as large as before. Before and after scar revision below. Will see the PS next week to reevaluate. He will determine if I need another steriod injection or move on to another scar.
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June 30, 2016
seeeeeeeee i told you youll be fine!!
June 30, 2016
Yesterday I got injected with steroids again. Doc wants to "do this right" said he is going slow and make sure the scar doesn't start overgrowing. He is also testing out his technique so he can help others with the same scar healing issues as me. I see myself on a new adventure to better his skills in treating unique patients like me. I see him in September for a recheck. If this actually works, at that time he will talk about doing the other painful scar.
And now - I'm overdue for a mammogram - you GOT TO BE KIDDING - I'm not going to squash these babies. I asked the MO if there is another alternative and he passed the buck back to the PS - Last time I was at the PS he told me to ask my MO.. Just not a happy camper today..
This soon shall pass and I will buck up and deal with whatever comes my way.
Thank you, Pakken for posting I appreciate all responses.