Double Mastectomy Results 5 weeks post surgery - Flat Closure - Self Compassion - Unconditional ❤️
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- In this video I share with you my scars and my experience over a 5 week period post double mastectomy. Let's show breast cancer that it doesn't define who we are, in fact, we show breast cancer what it is, just another human experience that we will get through and be better for it! I hope you find this helpful and thank you so much watching.
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As a man, I think you are absolutely beautiful and what happened to you would in no way affect the beauty you shine with. It is very brave and responsible of you to share this with the world because you will help many women who are in the same situation.
could not agree more
Sorry you had to go through with this but I have to say your still a beautiful young woman with or without breasts. And I loved on your other vid when you said you were going to get some kick ass tats. Enjoy it because life's to short. Think of it as your beating it.
I also lost your voice about 6 minutes into it I don't know if it was me or you good luck to you
If it doesn't affect her beauty in any way, why does sharing it make her brave? Logic has left the chat.
@@beachslap7359 you will understand when you become an adult.....
My wife had a single mastectomy 17 years ago but we were not able to access resources such as this. My wife passed 13 years ago but after seeing this video I think she would have opted for a double mastectomy had she seen this video beforehand. Your bravery is astonishing to say the very least.
I'm so sorry to hear about your wife, I know it is such a hard thing. We do the best we can with the knowledge we have and there is no way to know if any other type of decision would have made a difference. I had to fight for this. It was 2020, and I fought. It's still something women need to stand ground on, it is just a money racket for the healthcare system. That's all it really comes to, money. But hey, we all want summer homes in Caribbean, but there's a right way to get them ❤
Bless your wife,rip
Thank you for making other women aware of breast examinations. Understandably, it was a hard journey for you. I pray for all women that are going through this.
You are beautiful inside and out..and you are such an inspiration to other women
As a male I am so glad you made that video. I've never seen a woman be so open about her struggles. I will always remember this video.
You're a good man, Joe. Blessings.
Joe M; Men can get breast also. Remember to check & have a test done
Honestly when I saw the thumbnail I thought she was just turning into a guy. Usually yeah girls would not show a post mast scar like that.
This is how men should take care of their wives, girlfriends, etc. Mature men can handle this and understand that women are actually very brave.
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I had a mastectomy 35 years ago. I chose not to have reconstructive surgery. I wear a prosthetic and am perfectly happy. I lost a breast but got to raise my three beautiful children. You are an inspiration to women who will be facing this very difficult time. Thank you for your support.
Yes you still a woman it does not matter you still beautiful
Thank you for this. I had a double mastectomy a week ago and your video has helped me feel more positive.
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You just blew the tired, worn out, outdated phrase "the weaker sex" clean out of the water. Forget the pop stars and icons, the celebrities and the pro athletes. If I had a daughter, I'd want her to know people like you, as an example of courage, strength, and determination to accept what is, and move forward with a positive attitude. What an inspiration.
AMEN ❤❤❤❤
Come to a developing country and see how many men are suffering each day and still stay strong
@@arnavsamaddar6638 Are you one of the men suffering, or are you speaking of others?
@@joetoyota7903 speaking for others including myself
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I also had a double mastectomy 6 years ago. My mother was riddled with cancer and it eventually took her life. When I was told that my tumor was malignant, I knew it was my turn. I took care of it and so far I am cancer free. Hope you are doing well.
Hello....how are you doing in life now? I hope all is well....be bless...
@@vernonsmith6176 I'm doing pretty good! I did find a mole that was weird, had to literally take off my pants and grab the scapula so that my dermatologist would take me seriously. Biopsy showed that I had stage 0 cancer there, I recently had surgery on my leg where it was and I'm waiting for results. Sometimes ya just pull off your pants and grab a scapula to save your own life ha!
@@BreastcancerJenniferWilcox well...good luck on the results. Please keep me posted. Bye for now
@@vernonsmith6176 I will! Thank you
@@JL-527 Couldn't agree more with this. My wife is a 5 year survivor of a very aggressive strain of HER2+ breast cancer that was fortunately detected with very early. She's clear now 🙏 . At the time she was chronically low Vit D levels and interestingly every woman in her recovery group of about 10 people were also low Vit D. Since then we have both looked into Vit D research and are convinced there is no reason whatsoever not to keep your Vit D levels at the top end of range.
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer for the 3rd time I’m having bilateral mastectomy tomorrow. Your courage has given me hope that I can get through this. Thank you so much for this inspirational video.
I am so sorry....Hope you are doing well
Wow! I find your story inspirational! Reoccurrence anxiety is real, but to hear that you're gonna go kick it's ass for the third time gives me hope! I hope you are doing okay. Sending you my love, Jenny ❤️
Christine how are you doing?
I had one yesterday ...
I hope your surgery went well ❤️
Back in 2006 my wife went through breast cancer removal of both breasts chemo and complete hysterectomy but with Gods Grace and good Doctors and nurses she is cancer free to this day ! God Bless you and i pray that he lays his healing hands upon your body ! Weve been married 37 yrs coming this Aug 18th !
As a fellow cancer survivor, you’re still a woman and beautiful! God bless you on your journey.🫶🏽🙏
What a wonderful inspiration you are to others; esp. women going thru this journey. I just went ‘flat’ last wk. via my double mastectomy. It certainly is an adjustment…but I know I will get there.
So glad to have Pink Sister Warriors like U to serve as a positive reinforcement.
Thank U!! ❤😂🎉
Having been diagnosed recently, I am in that place where I am freaked out as I wonder what will happen. Your video is priceless. You are so kind to have informed all of us so we could be prepared and know what to expect. I can't thank you enough, you precious woman. ❤❤❤ All kinds of love is coming your way.
Oh, Jobie, I’m so glad you found it helpful! Let me tell you, I didn’t feel any pain really. And after my surgery, I mean right after, I felt amazing and I instantly looked younger. I didn’t realize how much it was affecting my body, energy, mood, EVERYTHING until it was gone. I felt so much more alive, it’s crazy right? But it’s true! My skin even cleared up! You are going to be pleasantly surprised, trust me. All you need to do is show up and have a nap, then you go home, and that’s about it. I did this on my own, and I felt renewed. It’s all going to work out beautifully, and fear is not fact! Sending you love and strength, you got this. ❤️
Please read my reply to this lady above. I promise you my reply to her is full of hope. God bless you.
Just had skin removed I’m hurting but glad I did it
It's not love it is insanity!
Dont be afraid God protects his lambs
I’m a breast cancer patient & I applaud you for sharing your experience with having a double mastectomy! May God Bless You & keep you healthy ❤️
I think I have breast cancer too, it's been confusing me since I'm only 17 and we don't have it in our family history, can I ask you about how you found out about it?
@@sky5609 My sister in law felt a bump. Dont play around go get a mamogram.
@@davesbackyardchickensandou3905 I've seen few doctors because I had a lump in my breast and I had a lumpectomy two weeks ago, and after the breast biopsy it turned out to be a fibrosis, though I still think something is wrong, because I have a dreadful pain in my breast and I already have half of the symptoms. My parents said it's nothing and everything is normal but I don't agree with them. I'm scared it's not normal
@@sky5609 fibrosis can be painful. And it can go away. But keep an eye on it.
Incredible bravery.
You are amazing BEAUTIFUL GIRL!! KEEP STRONG !! Praying for you!❤️
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful and kind comment. All prayers are welcomed and very much appreciated ❤️ I’m feeling well, besides COVID kicking my butt rn, but it’s NOT CANCER lol
@@giovannimaisano9194 pray to Jesus.
Thank you for sharing and know you are not alone in this journey, you are a survivor!!!😀
How awesome that you are sharing for all the women who have to go thru this. I had breast cancer in 1990 and had double mastectomy’s. I was 36. 8:34 Because I had small children I had implants put in, but no nipple reconstruction. I worked in the medical field and I have shown my chest to many women who were scared. So bless your heart and I hope you are doing well now.
This made me feel like I was intruding on something intensely personal. Thankyou for inviting us into your story. That was a solid 11.35 secs of the best education.
I’m a retired marriage and family therapist and I want to thank you for your bravery in sharing your journey. My mother died from breast cancer and my wife had breast and esophageal cancer which was diagnosed after her breast cancer surgery. She is now 10 years post and doing well! Best wishes to you!
You are a true Inspiration, to all humans, dealing with that horrible "C" word. Happy Birthday and stay safe!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Happy birthday to you, you bravo.
I think you're doing a tremendous service helping people get through this. I wish my sister could have seen you because she felt alone.
I think my will to do this was to cope with the isolation of it all. It is such a strange thing to be going through while the rest of the world seems to keep on spinning. I also think grief is like that, it’s so personal. And although it is the most difficult thing to deal with, it’s there because of love ❤️ so it can’t be all bad, right? Sending love your way, thank you 🙏
You’re beautiful and brave. I know you must have gone through a lot of moments of emotional and physical roller-coaster on your journey, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for you to make this video and share it with the world. ❤️
My initial impression before getting into the video is how beautiful you are. I just had my mastectomy on 10/24/23, and I was (before seeing this) afraid that I would not be as pretty or look masculine. You have stripped that thought away as soon as you began to speak. Thank you for sharing your journey and giving others like me hope. I am 37 and chose to remain flat. I really really really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Thank you. Thank you. Mine was 18 years ago. This is the first "support group" session I've been able to attend. Bless you for being SO generously courageous. You are Beautiful
What a beautiful young lady ! My mom had a double in her late 20's very early 30's and she had a good healthy life until almost 85 ! She was a very heavy smoker for over 60 years and that is what finally took her from us !! GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SWEETIE !!!
She had cancer and she carried on smoking? Jesus.
@@ingridburling8731 My mom was the same way. She smoked till about 80-81 and died at 84 from smoking.
I smoked three packs a day of Pall Mall for a few years but quit in 1975. Had I not quit ,I would not be here either.
You are an amazing lady for sharing your experience to help others. I had breast cancer in 2019, luckily removed by having a lumpectomy. I wish you good health in the future.
You too, and thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️
I planning 2 have both removal also
Your surgeon did a fantastic job, your incisions look great, and I think you’ll have minimal scarring. You’re a beautiful woman and I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Incredibly awesome of you to try to put women at ease with your story and how you're making your way through. It empowers others seeing your story. Stay strong, keep loving yourself as much as I love you for sharing.
Wow! You looked really good 34 days after your double mastectomy! My wife "went flat" after her second bout with breast cancer. You are a LOVELY lady! Thanks for posting this!!!
I am getting ready to go on this journey myself. You are such an inspiration to other women by sharing your experience and the importance of self love. You have me in tears watching your video and talking about self love and being a warrior. God bless you!
You got this! Trust me, no matter how dark it gets, the light will come. Both are needed for life to exist. This is only a chapter, or dumb short one, in your beautiful book of life.
How are you doing? Any updates?
This is exactly what I needed! My husband watched with me. He was in tears, too. I’m electing a double mastectomy myself. Just begun my journey, learning a week ago about my diagnosis and had already decided not to have reconstruction. Your video just convinced me I’m making the right decision. You’re an inspiration in more ways than I can say. I’m 70 and ready to get going. The pain right after surgery, pain management, scares me a bit. How hard was it to stay comfortable? I still have to have chemo, too. That’s the worst part for me. I’ve had a round of chemo several years ago for a blood cancer that has returned in a different form on top of this breast issue. Sort of a double-whammy. Would love to see more updates. You are awesome in every way!
You wear it LOUD and PROUD, and VERY well. You are such an inspiration for many women who struggle with this type of huge change in their lives. You are strong and beautiful, both inside and out. Thank you for taking us on your journey. May God bless you and give you great health from this time forward. Sending you lots of love and big hugs from Australia. I am woman hear me ROAR !!💕
ROOOOAAAARRRRRR!! I absolutely love your energy, Tiger Lilly! Stay awesome, my friend 🥰
10:36 As a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient I am so en outraged and strengthened by your video. I am having a double mastectomy next week, no reconstruction. Thank you for so candidly sharing your experience and strength, it gives me so much hope. 🎀♥️🎀
I salute you for your bravery. The world needs more people like you.
Hello. Thank you for sharing your story. I also had a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. Just know you have a sisterhood who understand the emotional impact of this life event. Blessings to you 😊
Yes! Hello my fellow sister! Sending you all my love and good healing vibes your way ❤️❤️❤️
My granddaughter was born premature. She weighed 2 lbs. She had 2 major surgeries before she was 1 month old . She is now 27 yo. She has scares on her belly from her surgeries. When she was around 7, she became very conscious of her scars in a 2 pc bathing suite. I told her that because because of those scars, she was alive! And she fought so hard to live . So she needed to be proud of those scares . Every since then , she has been so proud of her scars that she will tell everyone and show them to anybody! So be PROUD AND STAND TALL , you brave bad a@@ Lady !!!
Thank you show much for sharing your experience. I am 32 years old and am currently fighting breast cancer. I recently have decided to have a double mastectomy without reconstruction. Your courage to describe and show your journey has really helped me and I am proud to be apart of this new community of women ❤️
Thank you so much, sweetheart, we got this! We had to fight to keep on living, so we might as well, right? ❤️😉
I’m a 64 yr old English man and I feel so proud of you. I’ve just found this video and you are a good soul. I could ask a thousand questions. But won’t. You’ve gone through this with dignity and what you are doing to teach others is a massive thing. If it helps one woman, you’ve done a great thing. Good luck with your life and I hope you get stronger and stronger. X
"You really figure out who really loves you" Quite right. I hope you've found lots of these people, and also many other women who experience this path of life do the same. I really hope there comes a day when cancer is completely eliminated. I love your mentoring and confidence in this video. A true inspiration. I'm proud of you.
Thank you for your openness and candour. As a man currently living with terminal cancer I think you are contributing massively to the education of the outcomes of cancer in any form. Thank you.
Tim, thank you for using your energy and time for writing this comment. I am sending you all my strength. Keep faith, allow it to be. No one knows when or how we leave this dimension, but we all do. I’m going through a reoccurrence scare right now, and it’s scary but it’s out of my control. Like the weather. I don’t angry or upset about the weather. How about you?
Im so sorry to hear that Tim... I hope you have someone to lean on in this time. I am sending you many good thoughts.
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You are beautiful. It goes beyond your appearance and extends to your bravery in confessing your illness and actively participating in public activities. Your courage and energy are admirable. Your courageous actions are sure to inspire many people who share similar struggles. They will serve as a role model to many and help eliminate prejudices held by others.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I had a double mastectomy 4 weeks ago. I am 33 and diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. Much like your story mine didn't hurt, it had smooth edges, was movable, and the doc told me he was 95% certain that it was a fibroadenoma. I requested a biopsy and found out that it was indeed not a fibroadenoma. Advocating for yourself is so important when it comes to our health. Like you said, in one of your other videos, an MRI, ultrasound, and mammogram can't definitively tell the doc whether it's cancer or not, only a biopsy can. I'm praying that your healing and additional treatment if needed are going smoothly.
Wow! It's amazing really, you want to trust your doctor, they have been in school for years, have trained, and have experience, but only you can take care of you. Thank goodness, you had the wisdom of your own body and the strength to advocate for yourself. Hope your journey becomes a memory, and a new beautiful journey has already begun.
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I have recently been diagnosed with BC. I have made the decision to go flat of which my Sister and family are concerned I am making the wrong decision. But after stumbling on to your video I realize I am making the right decision. My breast do not make me into the person I am. I hope all is still going well for you on this journey.
What I admire most in a woman is strength, fortitude and honesty. You are beautiful!
That shirt looks AMAZING on you!❤❤ i’m sure you have helped many women with your video. It was so awesome of you to think about other women’s struggles and doing this video, to be of some help.
You ARE amazing & you ARE strong💪🏻 ❤❤❤✌🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
🥹🥹🥹 aweee, thank you so much for your kind words, Nan ❤️❤️❤️
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God bless you girl, your very strong. I'm a man but I have a friend who is about to undergo just what you have gone through. Thank you for sharing your painful story and I'm so glad you came through so well. Your a winner!!!
I am astonished at how incredible your attitude is. You are simply an amazing person. I (a man) am 30 minutes away from a CT meant to look for cancer in my urinary tract and will try to take 1/10 of your attitude with me today and into the next couple weeks. Thank you for that.
You haven't lost any of your charm. I wish you health 🍀🌺
You are one of a kind, your openness about everything you have gone throw is heroic in a way. There are not many women out there that are as open as you are on this topic. Good on you for sharing and doing this. All the best.
You are the most awe inspiring person. A friend recently had a double mastectomy & I came here trying to understand it. This is something that runs in my family. My grandmother and both of my aunts had double mastectomy's while relatively young. My grandmother went on to live to 91. My aunts lived until their late 80's. I sincerely hope that everyone posting here today has the same longevity.
Me too, isn’t growing old and aging such a blessing ❤️🫶
My wife had a single breast removed 15 years ago due to inflammatory breast cancer. We chose not to have the removed one reconstructed. She went through so much and so many surgeries during her cancer adventure, we had just had enough. It was a good choice for us. I wish you all the best.
Hurrah for turning this into an educational experience for others. I wish you well and I thank you for doing this. Two women in my family opted out of reconstruction, but they had single mastectomy and wore forms for symmetry most of the time. Flattie fashion looks far more comfortable. 🙂
What a brave lady allowing herself to be photographed,our friend had the same operation because of cancer and she was up and about in no time also very brave. Good luck to this lady let’s all hope she lives a long life,she’s lovely and I wish her all the best for the future.
Thank you! I am also "going flat" from BC in two days. Seeing this is just what I needed to see. I hope my surgeon does as good of a job as yours did (hopefully minus the infection).
I’m so happy you found this video, I made this because I was looking for this before my mastectomy. I hope you’re recovery’s going well, sending you love ❤️
I had surgery 10 years ago myself, and hate surgery for no reconstruction for me. You are giving courage to women just facing it.
It's an honour, I'm just glad my videos are reaching out to those who need them ❤
I just came across your video and I'm so happy and grateful I did! Thank you so much for being so brave and courageous to show off your battle wounds to the world! I went through BC in 2010 when I was 37. Did 16 rounds of chemo and then had double mastectomies and reconstruction immediately following. Found out four yrs ago that my implants were recalled for causing several types of cancer. Absolutely crazy that something which I had put into my body only because I had gone through cancer, now was causing cancer! Well, long story short, I finally had them removed two weeks ago and am now flat. I was so shocked to see the incisions afterwards and seeing yours made me feel so much better. I kept asking if this was normal results after the surgery and all the PA would say is it's because I went flat, and then she told me it will look even worse at the six week mark🤦😱 Thank you so much for the encouragement with all you said in this video. I truly hope you are doing well and have been restored to health again! God's blessings and protection over you always🙏❤️
The good news is you're still with us,and I pray for your complete recovery and healing.Gather strength from loved ones,and even strangers here.We're all in this life together.🤝
I think you are giving an incredible gift to so many by doing this and helping other women make informed choices. Also you look lovely …and feminine
I was just diagnosis with breast cancer this week. Your videos, more than anything else I’ve seen, have made me feel comfortable with accepting a mastectomy. Thank you so much for posting this and all your videos! I hope you are still doing well!
I hope you are doing well too! Thank you for reaching out. How are you doing?
Your beautiful cat looks like such a sweetheart. I think she knows her mom needs a little extra care and love right now!
I honestly don’t know what I would do without her 🥰
So helpful being very open about your surgery and I commend you for helping others! You have a very positive attitude and are amazing. I lost my sister to breast cancer after her 9 year battle and she never complained once and was grateful for the extra time with her family and grandchildren. Thank you for helping others deal with what they are feeling and how wonderful life can be! Thank you!!!!
When you do this to save your life, you have my undying support and love. When you do this for no reason, it’s a mental illness. Live LONG and WELL!!!!! You are a Beautiful person.
I was diagnosed in 2018 had lumpectomy and 21 radiation treatments. I have great respect for you and being so courageous to share your story. You are so sweet and authentic, thank you for giving hope to all the pink warriors out there.
Took a long time to get here but if you are reading this, congratulations on your courage and sincerity of your words and those that see this, you have made a very inspiring video with a deep message to never give up on yourself. Well done.
You have blown me away. Your strength wisdom & self love journey is utterly inspirational.. your beauty & sensuality radiates. xx : )
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love that you're so very matter-of-fact while addressing how this can impact women who are facing breast cancer. It's definitely time we normalize.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday! All the best to you.
It is a tough journey going through this, but it is for your future. Sorry for your loss, glad you're still with us. Your maturity show.
Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable healing experience. My sister went thru the same thing 18 years ago. Her surgeon informed her that she was terminal and had about 2 months to live. Her daughter, a dietician, helped her set a healthy menu, and she made a liar out of that doctor.
I've said it before: I think you're brave and very UNselfish to do this. It must be a HUGE encouragement to women going through this. Thank you.
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Thank you for your video. I am five years post bilateral masectomy. I am flat with no regrets! I do not miss my boobs at all. No need for a bra, no bouncing when I exercise, no chaffing. It's great! I struggle with lymphedema in my arms and my chest is still weirdly numb, also the scars get tight. My surgeon didn't do a supper clean job on the scars but he got all the cancer. So well done. I have my life and it turns out I love being flat.
I’M SO F#**!ING PROUD OF YOU!!
And one can go outside topless and not be in troubles with the obscenity laws.
I am amazed at how wise, strong, and brave you are - and how giving for the sake of others. Prayer for a full recovery and many decades of health to you! God bless!
Everyone going through this horrible desease is warrior. You’re beautiful inside and out. Cancer knocked at my door for the third time. Right now going through chemo and immunotherapy. I have not idea why God wants me in this world. Side effects from both treatments are killing me. God bless you and grant you with good health.
You are amazing! and a blessing to everyone affected by cancer! I was diagnosed w breast cancer 1/30/23; had a partial mastectomy and radiation. This experience has taught me what it’s truly important in life: health and those you love 💕
As so many commenters say, I am incredibly appreciative of your courage and candor to provide this personal and informative video. I'm sure many women will find it useful and comforting.
Thank you so much for showing me your journey. I had lumpectomy with 19 lymph nodes removed in 2020, but now 2023 looks like I may be having mastectomy, I have made my mind to have a double mastectomy, I have yet to meet my new surgeon and discuss the future, I’m 75 so I am deciding to go flat and seeing your video has helped me get my mind around this procedure thank you again, you’re such a beautiful soul. ❤❤
I’m so proud of you for seeking out information, I truly believe that your decision will allow your body to heal. Take a before picture of your face and then an after photo, trust me, you will see that you just grew younger ❤️
Oh you dear young lady ! Thank you for bravely sharing your journey and your insights. My wife (sadly, now ex) is an 11 year survivor. The support she received from her community left her with a new zest that propelled her to obtain a 4-year Bachelor's degree after the age of 55 !! However, in the same time frame, I was stricken with heart attacks, bypass surgeries, and lengthy rehab. To put it simply, neither of us could give the essential support the other so desperately needed , and we drifted apart.We're still close friends and are each other's #1 supporter. I wish you all the best in reaching your future milestones 😘
You are so beautiful regardless. I am 73 and a widow. I hope I can be as amazing as you are. May God bless you!!
That took courage. God's blessings are upon Her❤
What you are doing by giving this gift to so many women is very heroic of you. I am grateful, even though my experience was different. The body image, however, is the same. And I had lymphatic cancer in my right breast, discovered on 5 May, and I was in the operating room on 28 May. It had grown and had spread during that period of time. I’m grateful I had no hesitation. And I do not wear my prosthesis most of the time. I am more than just a breast.
For women that are afraid need examples to tell them it’s all right .
You look amazing! I only lost part of one boob to cancer, thru lumpectomy. It’s devastating to everyone but it’s different for everyone too. I really didn’t feel like it was a huge deal. Knowing I had cancer was the hardest part. Knowing it was gone after my surgery was easy, relatively speaking. I was celebrating that it was out of my body and didn’t care what I looked like. It was harder on my family than it was on me because they were scared of losing me but I knew I was ok. I just knew. I never did reconstruction. I have two different size boobs and I don’t care and my husband loves me just as I am, like he always did. It’s been 27 years and I’m still healthy and active and happy. Our boobs don’t define us, no matter what Hollywood says. My sister lost one breast to cancer about 6 years ago so I was able to help her thru her journey and I’m grateful for that. She’s doing fine too! We are in our 70’s now and pretty much can laugh our way thru anything. Once you beat cancer, life takes on new meaning and the rest of it is a gift to be enjoyed.
I had such a similar experience! And no, boobs, especially the ones that are trying to kill, yeah, who needs em! Your story has lifted me up, 27 years! Yes!! I needed to hear this today ❤️🙏
@@BreastcancerJenniferWilcox just hang in there. One thing I’ve learned is that time is going to pass no matter what you do with it. Postponing life is a waste of time. People so often say, I’ll start on that next week or next year. Start on it today. I just had surgery for a bladder prolapse two weeks ago. I swear it’s a harder recovery than my breast surgery but still not too bad. I’m just looking forward to my six week checkup so I can have sex again! And I’m 70 😉
Brave girl helping so many with your video, hope all goes well for you in the future.
I'm so proud of you. You are an inspiration and beautiful. At the age of 65, I had my 2nd diagnosis of breast cancer after radiation and decided on bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction. I did not have the surgical talent you had and was left with quite a mess. I urge patients to research your surgeon's closing history before committing to them.
Coming up on 2 years post-op, my friends and family have been my best support. They love me and my rippled chest 😊and I am cancer free. Some days can be difficult as clothing choices aren't easy, and I still feel loss. But as you said, you will find your inner strength. Thank you.
Hello how're you doing?
Brave lady you have been through so much physically and mentally! I know because my wife lost her 30 month battle with breast cancer 19 months ago. God bless and stay strong.
"Princess' you are truly amazing! What you have shared is a GIFT for so many women who have or are facing the journey that you have taken. My thabks to you and yoir soul ❤
I was doing a search for lumps in cats. And this lady came up. She is one brave young woman! God bless you! Keep your chin up! I have had cancer, in head and neck. So I understand the worry. You are a beautiful lady!
This is the second video of yours that I have seen. I cannot tell you how incredibly brave you are, and I am certain you are helping hundreds if not thousands of other women somewhere in this process. I assume you had excellent doctors because your scars in no way look the way I would have imagined them at all. I sense that your internal strength has given you the ability to cope with and fight any of the mental scar's others have suffered and that is in due to a large part by your extremely positive attitude. I hope this inspires others in their fight to know the outcome is not what they might imagine. You are a very special person and I hope all the best for you in the future, because if anyone deserves it, you do!!!
Any authentic person who has substance and would be worthwhile as a partner, would not have any issue with the results of your surgery. You are lovely! Being healthy allows us to pursue all the worthwhile aspects of life. You look great, your smile and attitude is very attractive, as you are. Now, get out there and thrive!!
You have captured exactly the feelings we have. I didn't want any reconstruction or implants. 🎉 I was sad when I didn't get the flat results I had assumed I'd have. You look beautiful and seem "at peace " with your chest surgery. I greatly admire your honesty and gentle bravery producing this important video. Thank you.
You are both a very strong and a very generous woman with your vulnerability. No doubt, thousands will be helped by your videos. May your recovery be perfect and may you be honored and respected by every person you meet or know. Blessings, always.
I just happened to run across your video today and after I’ve seen and understood what you went through and how well you handled it was so inspirational and genuine I had no choice but to subscribe to your platform! You are a survivor and a very strong individual filled with many favors from the Heavenly Father! Yes indeed! True love is always unconditional in righteous individuals who has favor from the Heavenly Father.
It is truly loving and generous of you to do this. I just have to say how much I appreciate your message about unconditional love. You are truly lovable and beautiful--and strong.
God Bless you sweetie!! You’re a strong person to adapt and accept your new normal so fast. I sincerely hope your life is healthy and vibrant. You’re amazing for sharing this journey with us and not letting it steal your joy. You are living by an old saying our younger generation might like. “Don’t dwell on the past unless you can build on it.” Love and best wishes always, Debi
Thankyou so much for sharing,im 2 weeks after single masectomy and chose no reconstruction , I too share your feeling of unconditional self love and am so proud of myself for the strength I have found in myself as I travel this journey, you are a beautiful women and so brave, you now go on to help so many as you share your experience which has now become a gift❤
I love you! You are an amazing and intelligent young lady. I'm a 70 year old woman who's gone through the cancer journey myself. Head and neck cancer. My ENT proclaimed that I am cancer free following the PET scan. This was after chemo-radiation and the removal of eleven lymph nodes in my neck area. Of course, you have to be free of cancer for five years before you are considered cancer free. I look forward to that. I approached this little set back in my life very differently than most people do. I looked at it as just an illness that I had to fight and recover from. I think this made the fight much easier. I didn't research cancer, head and neck cancer, or anything related to it and I'm glad. I approached it as my own journey and mine would be different just like everyone else. I'm glad I did. My sister was my Health Partner and I am so grateful for her. She held me up. Kept me going. I'm a Christian and this gave me so much strength. I still have a ways to go. But I know I will make it. As will you. I am so proud of you for being such a brave person. Keep looking forward. Great things are ahead for you.
Thank you for your vulnerability and your courage. I am 12 years now ovarian cancer survivor. Changing my career from business to a Certified Spatial Medecine Pilatates Trainer. I just completed my Cancer Exercise Specialist Course ;-) and will take the test soon. I will help women like us! I FEEL what you are going through and want to say YOU GOT THIS! Our mind is definitely a big player so keep it healthy. I wish you continued strength during your journey. I appreciate very much what you are sharing with us as this will help me better understand and in turn be able to better help other women recouperate. Sending lots of hugs and warm regards. Thank you lovely lady, you are special!!!
That’s amazing!!! I would love to hear more about your new career ❤️❤️❤️
Your attitude and your strength, that beautiful smile and personality are absolutely amazing!
Thank you for sharing so authentically! My wife had a mastectomy of the right breast this January. We've been apart while she has been recovering and doing follow up treatment and while I came home to handle domestic issues. I was just spending a moment wondering how she might be doing mentally and emotionally. She...like you...has a wonderful personality and is very strong. I'm very proud of her! Still I didn't want to assume...because of her natural strength...that she was completely okay. So...I'm trying to educate myself as to how I can best support her in this new season of life. Thank you...for this inspiringly candid video! I hope you had an awesome birthday and God bless you!
You are a good man to do this for her! She wants help, she may not ask, but she does
Just keep sticking by her. Don't leave her no matter what. Remember to tell her how beautiful she in inside and out!!!
Thank you so much for posting your experiences. You are beautiful in every way. I had a single mastectomy 23 years ago and understand too well how harrowing the journey can be--I wish I had your video back then for inspiration. Now Mother Nature is asking me to do this a second time. I know that I am capable and emotionally strong--I intend to kick cancer's butt again at 70. I am in awe of the refresher you have so candidly provided. You are going to have a most wonderful LIFE. I have. I will.
Anyone faced and swallowed life threatening fear is a true warrior and majestic human being. Simple respect and long life and crystal bliss upon you.
First of all, you're stunning, you're strong and you're helping others.
Second, now you can post topless videos on TH-cam without getting banned.
But jokes aside, I'm some random friend of a friend who's whole family has been inspired by your journey. Though I hope we never have to face the same challenges, watching you has made us all feel like we have a much better understanding and therefore a little bit less fear if we ever had to face such a challenge.
Therefore, on behalf of the random internet people who will find your videos; thank you. For your bravery, for your honesty, for being an inspiration and for being so much more than just another cancer patient. You're a rockstar in every sense of the word.
Oh and, happiest of birthdays misses!!
❤️😭 your kindness is honestly humbling. Thank you so much, I dream of a world where we can all feel safe to share our stories. Your comment has made me feel safe to continue ❤️
Your closure is perfect. I asked for an aesthetic closure but my scars are horrible. Continue to be positive. You are absolutely beautiful
Thank you for your candor and courage: I just saw your story for the first time tonight, and I will endeavor to pray for you daily.
I truly appreciate your prayers and support, thank you so much. I’m very grateful 🥹
You look absolutely beautiful. You are ALIVE and full of life. I too, went flat. I had to go through two revisions to get it just right, without the bumps and dog ears and rippling. You had an awesome surgeon who got it right the first time! I was a cup D and happy to get rid of my bras and ecstatic at a second chance in life. God bless …
The real brave and stunning woman. Your positive attitude will go a long way toward full recovery.