Well, I went to see the new plastic surgeon yesterday....and both mom and I really like her. That and she told me facts and options that weren't even covered with the other one, oh...and insurance totally covers everything with her:) So I am going with her.
But that once again means a total change in plans...ya think I'd be used to that by now! Basically what we are going to do now is have the bilateral mastectomy in early Oct. as planned, but that is it for that point. It will mean a much lower complication rate, a much, much shorter(only one week) recovery time and then we will see how my body will heal and if I would need radiation. This plan is the way I am going for several reasons including those listed above, but also the fact that because of my ginormous boobs, there is no way to tell how much of my skin was dependant on certain blood vessels and such that will no longer be there. Which if the skin then died, would require a new operation to get rid of it and that could cause more complications if the implants were already in there.
So, I will heal for 2-3 months and then begin the implantation process(that sounds rather Borgish-lol). That also will have a much lower complication rate, only 2% vs 30% when combining the surgeries, and a much quicker recovery at 2 weeks vs the 5-6 when it is all combined! Overall it will take more time, but I think I would rather take a bit more time and have semi nice boobs than just "get it done with" and possibly have problems. Not to mention that should I have to have radiation(which at this point we are still thinking no, keep your fingers crossed) I could do that and not destroy the implant which is what happens when you do radiation with an implant, b/c mine wouldn't be there!
And one final bonus to my new Dr....she gets to use gummy bear boobs!!!!!! Now laugh away b/c I did, but listen to how cool this is. There is a newer type of implant that they have nicknamed "gummy bear boobs" due to the gel material inside and how it behaves. When you cut the implant open, it stays together like the inside of a gummy bear!!! Pretty darn cool in case anything would happen. There is the chance for leakage and severe complications if the other implants should burst or split or anything of that nature but not with these! And they are projected to last at least 12 years if not 15-20, vs.5-8 with the others...isn't that something they should tell you at the visit too?!?!?! Especially since I would have to eventually get replacements! So, she is one of 65 Dr.s in the U.S. who is certified to use these and I was lucky enough to find her...thanks Sue and Sue's friend:)
That is the plan for now. Of course things can always change, but hopefully not by much more than week of waiting for something from now on:)
As for me....it is again my 3 days of pain weekend, although this round it started on day 2!!! But, I have stopped trying to be a hero and just started popping the pain pills when I hurt because....well that's what they are for and it hurts! I have also started having a bit of neuropathy...and "I feel it in my fingers...I feel it in my toes"..sing it with me if you know it:P It's not actually bad at this point, just a bit tingly. And really only in my pointer finger on my right hand, my pinky on my left, and my big toe on my right foot...go figure! So it is actually kind of fun as I just check them every few minutes to make sure they are still there, gives me something to do!
One last thing.......I broke down.....and bought a wig!!!! Now, just a slight...ok, a huge warning....if you know/knew me....you will not recognize me at all! With the girls help I picked out an auburn colored wig that has bangs, face framing layers and is past shoulder length! The only thing similar to my old hair is the length! I said I wanted something completely different and it really, really, really is:) But that is the fun of it:) I won't be wearing it all the time but it will be nice to have for special occasions and for when it gets cold.....especially since my hair seems to be in stall mode as far as growing back! And...when I do get my hair back...rest assured it will be blonde.....no matter what, it will be blonde:D So I can still use the wig then for my secret spy missions:)
Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather!
Blog ya later-
K
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