GOING TO BE TAKING A BREAK BEFORE NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION!

Well after seven surgeries and five saline injections, I am happy with the outcome. It's been close to a year when I went for my mammogram and shortly there after was diagnosed with dcis. So much has happened, it all seems a blur to me. As you scroll down to the pictures you will see my progress at each stage. I had two surgeries prior to the mastectomy, they could not get a clear margin and had to remove my left breast. I decided to have both removed. I would not want to go through this again.

Just so you know what happened in September, I'll give you a little info. I had the exchange on the 24th and two days later my left side started to get inflamed and I was running a fever. I went to the doctors office and he made an appointment for me the next day to have the implant removed. It was MRSA, a potentially dangerous viral infection. I most likely got it from the hospital. Dr. Pope said at that time that I would need to wait another three months before he could operate again. What a mess!!!

In December, the doctor put another implant in on the left side with no problems and I scheduled an appointment for nipple reconstruction six weeks later. Well if you look at the pictures, you'll see that my right side was wondering over to my arm pit and the left side dropped. Another mess. Dr.Pope, without thinking twice, once again scheduled me for surgery to resolve the problems. As you can see, he did a good job.

I would like to give a little advice to any women who might be facing breast cancer. First of all, please know that we are all different. Please understand your rights as far as your insurance is concerned. Know that you have an experienced Plastic Surgeon as well as a Breast doctor. They are two separate people with different expertise. Take a little time and breathe....It's a shock to be told that you have cancer. I wish that I had been more informed. The attitude is hurry up and get it done. It is very important not to wait to long but do some research and find the RIGHT people to help you!!! If anybody would like to ask me questions or needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask. God Bless you All

Deborah.....