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PS 3:30 this afternoon

double mastectomy 17 years ago

never loved outcome of reconstruction

result -i had an area of excess skin on breast

(not a lump, but looked like one)

NSV

after all these years i decided i wanted to

take care of the breast problem (never hurt, looked

awful, didn't feel good about my breast)

surgery a couple of months ago to

fix situation - developed a hematoma

new surgery, new problem (2nd attempt)

fingers crossed

this will be my last surgery come hell or high Water

3rd time is the charm??

mentally drained

kathy

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Hang in there. You've already come a long way and I only see happiness and fulfilled wishes in your future. It's never too late to set out upon the right path, and the price is only a few extra steps.

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Have a great surgery....

Sounds like a weird thing to say lol but

I hope it goes great, you heal fast and are happy with your new boobs!

Good luck!

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And this might sound odd coming from a younger guy. I work for an oxygen and respiratory company. I've seen many older women who have had a mastectomy. Their confidence and feeling of self worth just isn't what it is for those that have had reconstruction. The few that I've known that have had reconstruction have totally changed their outlook, drive and overall happiness. One of the ladies wore v neck shirts again and she became a HUGE cougar! She showed me her girls just she was so excited. Not necessarily what I wanted to see but unfortunately I've seen more groovy grannies and gravity grandpas in the past 12 years than I ever wanted. No offense! So yes, let's hear it for the girls! I fully "support" your decision!

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I hope all goes well and you get the results you deserve.

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@@proudgrammy Best wishes for a successful surgery and beautiful girls as the outcome!!! My friend went through reconstructive surgery as well - and also developed a few complications along the way (required additional surgeries) but in the long run - she's got great tatas!! Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing!!!

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Here here and cheers to you and the ladies! Good luck!!!

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@@proudgrammy - I wish you the best. You are blessing to many here on this site. hair, clothes and boobs...that's how both sexes seem to initially see a woman (I'm not endorsing it, that just seems like a reality). You deserve to be happy with you appearance. Kathy, I hope you are exceptionally pleased with your results. I have two female friends who were were reconstructed, and they are thrilled and feel like their old selves again. I hope it goes great for you.

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I hope all goes well for you and your happy with the outcome. Your such an awesome encourager for everyone on this site, you are appreciated!

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​From 'Granny" to "Grammy" and from one "Upstater" to another-----you come from stern stock if you can survive in Upstate NY!

​You got this, Friend. Now go and ROCK IT!!!!!!

​Woot! Woot ! for your BODACIOUS TAATAAS!!!!

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@@proudgrammy

I hope all goes well for you, you have been through enough!

Keep us posted! And take care of yourself.

Deb

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oooooops, sorry double post :(

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@@The Candidate @@thatmeanone @ @@KristenLe @@LisaMergs @@reree6898 @@OKCPirate@@@Valentina @ @@JamieLogical @@Djmohr

you guys are allll aces :rolleyes:

thanx for your kind thoughts, good wishes

kathy

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