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30 year old, 325cc moderate plus 32A - 32D then cancer

UPDATED FROM Tata_Time
2 years post

Such an idiot for being unhappy

$4,000
Just had a quick read at my story and all I can say is that I was a complete idiot... my new boobs were absolutely perfect, they were big enough and so beautiful. The doctor couldn't have done a better job.
I was a complete fool ????

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No not a fool! I have no answer why these things happen. Though we can learn so much when things go wrong I find that there is very little benefit in second guessing the past. I know your story has put many of us on the lookout for changes we should seek medical attention for. I pray your regret is short lived and that you immerse yourself in the beauty of today.
I don't agree with you at all about being an idiot. Please don't think so. I feel that since we are able to make the decision of the size, type, profile, cc's etc, we are extra hard on ourselves for any flaw that we feel we see. I am in the same boat, and almost feel that I should have asked for a revision. But then, reality hits, and I am brought back down to earth. Please don't add this to your mind right now. I am so sorry that this is happening to you, and there is nothing that I can say to even begin to ease this pain.
Thank you for your story. I am currently in the decision phase between HP or moderate and looking for clues as to what I should choose. Your story is very grounding and kinda snaps me back to the reality of perfect boobs aren't everything, health is. I think we all live in a bubble with the notion that "it wont happen to me".....until it does. You weren't a fool, you were just in the bubble. I wish you healing, strength and health.
You are not a fool, you are a brave young lady and I am sure you are beautiful too. Sending me prayers and loads of hugs...
I hope you are doing well.
UPDATED FROM Tata_Time
1 year post

New Stage IV Diagnoses

My remission was short lived...
Cancer has returned in several nodes in my chest and liver.
Reconstruction is no longer an option.
Please try be happier with your bodies ladies... in the end it won't matter what we looked like x

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I am so sorry. My heart aches for you.
I am so sorry..Praying for you.
I am so so sorry
My heart hurts for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Oh, this is awful. Hang in there. You really put it all in perspective. Hugs
:( my best thoughts for you dear
You are absolutely right.... I will be thinking of you. I am so very very sorry to hear this update.
UPDATED FROM Tata_Time
1 year post

Reconstruction

This is my chest now, it feels like someone has taken a piece of string and tied it tightly around my chest.
Between my very short hair and no boobs, I look very boyish and cannot wait to have reconstruction.
But.... I just learnt that I'm in remission! I have never been more happy!

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I'm so happy that you are in remission.
When can you start the process of reconstruction?
Best wishes from NZ!

So happy to hear you're in remission! Thank you for sharing your story with the RealSelf community and keeping us updated. I hope you're able to get your reconstruction soon. Although, I'm sure you look beautiful as you are :)

Amazing news! I am so happy to hear you're in remission. You look beautiful now and you will look beautiful after reconstruction as well xo much love to you!
So happy you are in remission! You strong, beautiful, brave woman! Sending you lots of hugs and support from Cape Town!
I'm so sorry you have gone through all of this, it must have been terrifying. I can't even imagine. Reading your last post had me crying and feeling so bad for all of my non important worries about my BA. Thank you for putting things in perspective. I'm so happy that you now are in remission. I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing your story. Can I ask how long you had symptoms before you got it checked out and were diagnosed?
Hi Petite_87, I think I first noticed the small lump in October or November... the redness came shortly after and the lump just grew and grew until February I decided to get it looked at. So was about 4 months, I was diagnosed on the 8th March.

If I had gone as soon as I had noticed, I would have been spared a lot of hard treatments but never mind.