Comments on: Two Weeks Post Mastectomy

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:18:53 +0000

In reply to Beth.

Hi Beth. Thank you for your kind words – hearing things like that always make me feel like some good has come out if this for me 🙂 It’s rubbish that you have to join this select group we’re part of, but you can get through this! I am a huge advocate of a positive mindset. Always try to find the good in every situation – it’s way better than dwelling on the negative (and there can be a lot of that!). I wish you well in your treatment, and I’m always happy to answer questions and help if I can!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:36:29 +0000

Hi Josie
Thank you for sharing your journey! I’m Stage 3, grade 3 TNBC with lymph nodes involvement and Brca2 mutation. So im having the Bilateral Mesectomy in April 2021. I will have expanders put in the same time but reconstruction in October because I have to complete rounds of radiation. Needless to say I’ve had so many thoughts and feelings, however finding your story is now my inspiration. Thank you!!

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:54:45 +0000

In reply to Angela Martes. You can include a small quote and link back to this post for further information. Do not repost the whole thing or it will be a breach of copyright.

By: Angela Martes

Angela Martes — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:38:29 +0000

Lave this post! Can I quote in my blog please!?

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:12:10 +0000

In reply to Mia. That sounds about the same timeframe I've been given. I have my first fill on Monday. Glad to be moving forward!

By: Mia

Mia — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:23:20 +0000

In reply to Josie Kelsh. Sorry - I just saw your response. I see the plastic surgeon at the end of this month so I'll see what he says. I do know he said it would be 2-3 months after the last fill (which was December 13th).

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:34:36 +0000

In reply to Mia. That doesn't sound like fun Mia. I am so glad that it has improved for you. I have to admit, the expanders are definitely not the most comfortable things in the world. I'm not really a fan of the feeling when I walk, but it's not overly painful. I am most uncomfortable when I first wake up. Everything aches a bit until I get up and moving. Once upright I feel much better. I am already eagerly waiting until I can swap to my implants, but that's at least three months away yet. I hope I just get used to the expanders. Do you know how long it will be until your exchange surgery?

By: Mia

Mia — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:27:12 +0000

My bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders was 10/29/19. I didn’t do as well as you seem to be doing. The tissue expanders were the most painful thing and I had pain for 6 weeks. Walking hurt them. Barely moving hurt them. It felt like they rubbing against an open wound. This was daily. I cried daily in frustration. But the last few weeks are finally better and this past week, I have felt fantastic. The tissue expanders are still weird feeling but at least they don’t hurt anymore.