Breast Cancer Issues | Mastectomy & Breast Reconstruction & Breast Expanders

This video is a look at my final appointment to have the size of my expanders increased after my bilateral mastectomies earlier this year. I think it's funny that I keep trying to get a little more size from my doctor. My doctor has done an amazing job at putting me back together, and I hope this takes away some fear if you are facing breast expanders.

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[tc1811]

We noticed you winced abit regarding the left side. Is the feeling now returning to the breast and how would you rate on a scale from 1-5 at this visit the sensitivity compared to pre-op feeling? ( i guess considering 5 being 100% normal) .

Have you lost the numbness you discussed entirely yet?

Thanks so much for your postings this is so extremely helpful in making decisions.

[CourageIsMyStrength]

Hi there, thanks so much for the question, it is a very good one. I still have absolutely no feeling in the SKIN, on either side. The nerves to the skin are gone, but should grow back. The pain that I felt, and the remaining feeling, is in the muscles. The needle punctures the muscle and sometimes hurts. But if I am touched, or bumped, or anything lightly, I do not feel it at all. Must be careful of injury. Visit my site and write more! 500 characters is hard! :)

[sugarmami159]

Your videos have helped me a great deal. :) I just turned 26 & had a double mastectomy w/ expanders put in last week Dec. 8th. I watched your videos before hand to prepare myself. Eeek! Thanks so much! God bless :)

[classof60mkg]

These are all excellent. I DO think the the doctor should have re-gloved after opening the door.

[pmb08a]

U have helped me more than u will ever know. I found out I had breast cancer n May of this yr. I was so scared. Let alone the fact they wanted 2 take my breast. I'm 31 & emotional roller coaster doesn't even begin 2 describe how I felt. Then I came across your video on youtube. I watched all I could find about u & your journey. Your videos helped me so much. I went through with the surgery & I am now cancer free. I had my last expantion today. U r an amazing woman & truely my hero.

[JKKJ12]

brilliant! You finally got around to putting it on?! LOL. Your PS seems really nice. Very reassuring and friendly. Glad we didn't see the stitched being cut out! =o

xx