tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post4872642558498343343..comments2023-03-25T05:41:01.339-04:00Comments on losing the boobs: 47. what its like - epic post - pictures at the end.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715421888829315327noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-33391370903161101632010-10-30T20:12:29.027-04:002010-10-30T20:12:29.027-04:00here is angela's experience with fills documen...here is angela's experience with fills documented in her words and pictures as well:<br /><br />i think it's cool that we were like minded on the same day and posted the same theme.<br /><br />http://angelaslaten.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html<br /><br />rachRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715421888829315327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-38537662272024571772010-08-06T01:39:49.141-04:002010-08-06T01:39:49.141-04:00hey cj. thanks again for your kind words and enco...hey cj. thanks again for your kind words and encouragement.<br /><br />the lack of confirmation for babysitting was a blessing. i was in no way, shape, or form capable to babysit that day. i was content to watch movies on the couch and work through some emotional stuff. i was hoping they wouldn't call to have me babysit. lol. i hope i didn't come off sounding negative about it in my blog post. not my intention.<br /><br />lots of love back at ya!<br /><br />rachRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715421888829315327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-31980739296882374122010-08-06T01:32:23.596-04:002010-08-06T01:32:23.596-04:00so I finished reading the whole thing thus far- al...so I finished reading the whole thing thus far- all I can say is wow, I had no idea. I wish you all the best with the foobs. I wish you all the best with your LIFE- it's very precious, and I am happy you are doing everything in your power to preserve yours. May all your hopes and dreams come true. You deserve it.<br /><br />Oh and btw I am glad I'm not the one who left you hanging with the confirmation of the babysitting. I will be sure to text you to give you the dates and times for this coming weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-59598387129141944292010-08-06T00:48:19.880-04:002010-08-06T00:48:19.880-04:00hi kara.
i look forward to checking out your blog...hi kara.<br /><br />i look forward to checking out your blog. foob is a word i took from FORCE and YSC. it seems to be universal with all the women i have corresponded with around the world.<br /><br />i am very fortunate to not get breast cancer. i had a few abnormal finding through biopsies. combined with my family history (my mother died of breast cancer in her 30's) it was a no brainer for me to have the surgery prophylactically.<br /><br />yes, these are my original nipples. i was going to have my nipples removed when i first made my decision but after hearing of others satisfaction rates i decided to investigate the matter and decided that nipple sparing was the best choice for me.<br /><br />thank you so much for commenting on my blog. and thank you for the wonderful compliments.<br /><br />rachRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715421888829315327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-69254210815919294112010-08-06T00:42:00.084-04:002010-08-06T00:42:00.084-04:00Hi, I found your blog through browsing on a differ...Hi, I found your blog through browsing on a different blog's list. The pictures were amazing. I had that done over a year and a half ago, and I still tensed up when I saw those stupid needles. I can't believe I even made it through that. I had to have my sister with me every time to hold my hand. I'm terrified of needles, but by the time we started filling my expanders, needles were the least of my worries. I never had to have both sides filled at one time. Do you put numbing creme on your skin before you go? I did, and only one time I missed the port because it has shifted. It was so much more painful without the numbing creme. I had my reconstructive surgery - replacing expanders with silicone implants - a year ago. I've had a total of 3 reconstructive surgeries to get them looking just right. Then, I also had nipple reconstruction. Are those your real nipples??!! They look real and great! They couldn't save mine because my cancer was in the milk ducts. I haven't read all through your blog - so I'm not familiar with your story. What size of implants are you having put in? Mine are the largest implants they make - something like 900 CCs. But, my body is bigger than yours (thanks to steroids and chemo), so my chest could handle those. They had to fill my expanders to 950 CCs. I remember how painful that last fill was. The one thing that I was disappointed in was that I didn't look as big as I wanted after the surgery. I think it's because the bottom part of the implants really actually goes down to fill up the space in your chest, and they are under the muscle instead of just breast tissue (like during a normal boob job). But, all in all, I think mine look good - they are soft and not too foreign. I have a hard time finding a bra that will fit - most are made in kind of a cone shape, and the boobs aren't like that anymore. Where did you come up with the name "foob"? I'm surprised because that is what my kids called mine - my teenage son gave me a hug one day right after a fill and he said "your foobs (fake boobs) are hard!" It cracked me up! I named my blog Foobbabe's Cancer Journey.<br /><br />Good luck with your reconstruction surgery! I think you look fabulous!<br /><br />Take Care,<br />Kara Herron<br />http://www.foobbabe.blogspot.com/Kara Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973523287320946914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-75182474875551625202010-08-06T00:37:25.430-04:002010-08-06T00:37:25.430-04:00hey everyone. thanks for your uplifting comments....hey everyone. thanks for your uplifting comments. i have been so blessed lately with kind and moving words.<br /><br />@megan<br />i think i am very lucky because i have lots of sensation returning. i will do a post at some point to show how much sensation i have regained and where i am numb. i'm a little nervous drawing on myself at this stage of the game.<br /><br />i also have hyper-sensation too. some areas of my nipples have feeling, but it is painful to the touch. it is definitely skin that hurts...and with the needle, i am experiencing skin pain but also muscle pain too. it is a burning kind of pain.<br /><br />i really think that expanders was the best choice for me. i like that i have a say in how big i would like to go. my ps is fantastic, not pressuring me to be a specific size. i definitely think i am where i want to be...but there is always the thought that i might like the next fill/over-fill too. he is super cool about it and says to go home and see how i feel after a few weeks. i don't have to decide right away.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715421888829315327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-91812996473840352502010-08-03T12:19:29.333-04:002010-08-03T12:19:29.333-04:00Hey Rach
I always wondered what the expansion proc...Hey Rach<br />I always wondered what the expansion process was like. I don't think I could handle having giant needles go in me.. I hate needles!! You are so lucky that the expanders stay in the same position when you lie down...mine, mainly my left goes right into my armpit and I hate it!! Things will get easier Rach, once the exchange is done you will be done this whole process, and on to the next chapter in your life. I am so glad you have had so much support, and people helping you from your community! It's soo very important. I go back in, in almost 3 weeks for my revision. A part of me is nervous, but also anxious to get it over with. Although, I did not have to face the expansion process I still feel I cannot put this officially behind me until this final surgery is done, and everything is looking the way it should. I am sure you understand. I look forward to the day where my foobs, and breast cancer will not pop up in every conversation! <br />I found you photos soo very interesting! I think it's great that you post them to help other women about to face the same procedure.<br />You are looking wonderful, and they look very natural! <br />At first I was surprised to read you experienced pain from the injections, as I have no sensation. But, I am sure the pain comes from the needle going through the muscle area?? right?? since sensation is still there?<br />Anyways, all the best. Try to keep your chin up!! You are sooo very brave, and have done so well thus far, try to keep up the positive attitude! I know it's hard, I have had my days too. But, things will get better I know it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-87107264739168422802010-08-02T13:43:29.116-04:002010-08-02T13:43:29.116-04:00Wow, thank you for sharing those pictures! I hope ...Wow, thank you for sharing those pictures! I hope to check out your blog more in detail soon, and I have added you to my blog roll. Sorry it took me so long!<br /><br />Best,<br />CaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-12114500942687056392010-08-01T02:47:05.628-04:002010-08-01T02:47:05.628-04:00Hi Rachel
Thanks for letting us share in this expe...Hi Rachel<br />Thanks for letting us share in this experience. You are very brave. I had both my breasts removed due to Breast Cancer. I opted not to go through reconstruction surgery. I don't regret my decision in the least. Frankly I don't think I could have tolerated the pain.<br />You look great!! I will keep on reading.... Love Alli XXooAllihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948469302534409133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350654407840575829.post-26925559509437472282010-07-31T19:54:37.446-04:002010-07-31T19:54:37.446-04:00Hey girl - I'm sorry I didn't see this pos...Hey girl - I'm sorry I didn't see this post right away. I had no idea you were having such a hard time of things. Your attitude is always so upbeat and wonderful, your humor always shines through, it just didn't occur to me that times were so tough. I cried through parts of this blog entry. I cringed at the picture of the two large needles during fill time. I smiled at the pictures of you smiling. You are a beautiful human being. You're going through these tough times, but look at you, documenting your journey in a way that's better than any other that I've seen (and I've seen a lot!), doing what you can, to help remove the mystery for other BRCA sistahs who will be going through your type of reconstruction. During the FORCE/Chase campaign I got to know you a little bit, and I really liked you. After reading this blog post, and answering your private message, where we are trying to get some help for a mutual BRCA sister, I just want you to know that I'm kind of in awe of you. The world needs more Rachel's in it. I'm very proud to know you.<br /><br />TeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com