Make sure chemo first it will shrink the tumor. I had TNBC along with a fungated growth coming out of the right breast with blood and pus, just kept on growing and smelled real bad, at least the chemo actually got it shrunk and it closed up on it's own! I opted out of surgery cause I am 75, so no need, so I actually have one and a half breast now!
Becky, I have followed you for years, have all of your books and have always loved your content. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story and doing it with such grace and bravery. There are thousands of people who use the title “influencer” but you are the epitome of what that title should truly mean. Thank you for influencing me with your candour, sending you lots of hugs💛
@@BeckyExcell if it’s alright, may I ask, please, why are your nipples removed? I’m having my preventive surgery in a few weeks & my surgeon said I should be able to keep mine (no cancer yet thank God) so kind of important to understand why please anyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You are a gem. Thank you so much for your video. I am going for a double mastectomy in 3days, and you have reassured me. Mine is for recurring cancer, and I am old enough to be your gran. Well done you. Blessings. 🦘🌻
Good day. I had mine done 17 April 2023. When your cuts had healed, put micropore plaster over the scars and leave it on a week at a time. Do that for 6 months and you will almost not have any scars.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m 2 weeks away from a single mastectomy but considering doing both to lower my risk of recurrence. Showing your scars have genuinely given me a great example of what to expect ❤❤❤
You have no idea how grateful I am for your courage to make this video. I needed this video so much. Struggling to make the same choice at age 32 now and this gave me so much clarity.
Dearest Becky, It was so good to see you healing so well and so quickly. My mom had a mastectomy some 40 plus years ago and she had an ugly scar. I braced myself to see the same kind of scar on you. I was relieved and excited to see you were not marred emotionally too! You were so brave to demonstrate to others that this surgery could be done well. You have come out the other side cancer clear and more likely to stay that way for a lifetime! Hugs and many kudos to you, Becky!
Becky, please please please don't apologize, you are beautiful. I just discovered your wonderful videos last year and I love all of your content. Thank you for sharing your story, you have such strength and poise ❤
Becky can i just say what an incredably brave lady you are, to show the effects of your surgery is really brave, not just for you but for anyone watching too, i can only just look at my scars and i didnt have any reconstruction , so a huge well done and good for you for showing the reality of what a double mastectomy is like, keep well big hug too xxx
@@BeckyExcell Agh its allways a pleasure, because i have been where you are i absolutly understand 100% , you have to go through this to understand the affects mentally and physically it has, lots of good wishes xxx
I’m lucky enough to have no experience of a mastectomy but your scars look amazing after only a few weeks. Well done for showing them, I feel if I were about to undergo similar surgery this would make me feel much more positive about the outcome. Aren’t we lucky that we live in times with such fantastic modern medical procedures. I hope you continue to make a good recovery.
Incredibly brave and beautiful young woman. I’m 47 and about to have a hysterectomy and I feel so encouraged by how you’ve dealt with everything. You bloody rock!
aw thank you so much mdear, good luck with your hysterectomy, i have family members (quite a few!) who have had it done and just remember lots of rest at first but then you'll be fine :) xxx
I’ve followed you since my diagnosis of coeliac disease in 2015. I’ve always loved your open and honest approach to the videos you make. They have been so helpful over the years with technics and inspiration. I wish you the very best in your recovery. You really are an awesome person
What an inspiration and such a breath of fresh air you are! So open and honest, I’m sure you’re really helping others who may be going through something similar. They are healing so well and look great! X
Really appreciate you sharing your journey I'm having a SMX sentinel node biopsy and reconstructive surgery on the 21st as I have DCIS and suspicious possible malignant areas, so I'm apprehensive and seeing your videos has been really reassuring. Love and healing to you 💓 xxx
Thank you so much for posting this! I’m having prophylactic bilateral mastectomy soon. Your story made me less nervous and worried. I hope you’re happy and healthy!
Thanks very much for sharing your experience. I had my mastectomy surgery few months ago and was very lucky to have the best surgeon in my region. But I still worried about my wounds. I don't have anyone to talk about these and this makes me feel lonely. Good to see your post. This is very important for me.
Darling Becky your just beautiful, I am shocked how great it looks so early on. I’ve had a partial on one breast when they discovered cancer. Trust me I was a lot more bruised and swollen. Please be sure to do your exercises it will help you heal and get strong so much faster. You look fabulous, your so brave a leader of women. I thank you sweet girl. I’m 68 now ( had mine 3 years ago ) and I think a tattoo would be fabulous, I’ve seen so many beautiful artistic ones. Thank you Becky for all you do.
Thank you for this. It will help all women see there is nothing to fear or hide when they undergo this surgery. You are opening thousands of eyes and countless minds to the fact these surgeries happen and the patients survive and go on to live active and meaningful lives. You are a beautiful woman both inside and out. My hat is off to you and you will remain in my prayers for a long, healthy, and wonderful life. My regards to your husband as well. From what I have seen and heard he has stood by you through it all and remains a steadfast partner with your best interests in mind. What a blessing that is as well. Good luck and may God bless the two of you.
Just want to say how brave and incredible you are. It is such a personal thing to share but will be a huge help to others who perhaps feel alone if they are in the same situation as you. It's great to see you are on the mend. Hope you continue to heal well 🙏
Thank you for sharing!!! I will be having a bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks. Your video has helped me with some questions. FYI- Mark is the best! Reminds me of my husband! Thank you again.
Well done on the video Becky - you are the bravest, most honest and open person I know. You are an inspiration and I think people will take comfort from your video especially if they are having/ have had the same operation. Proud of you! :)
Becky - I have only been subscribed for about a year because of FODMAP which you have been amazing. Quite a serious vlog today but God Bless You for sharing it will help so many people who are going through a similar process. My partner sadly was taken in 1999 with advanced BC, when found. Thank God for you, so far so good🙏🏻Your partner is so caring, compassionate & very thoughtful - support is key. Thanks for all that you do for making FODMAP so easy to follow & although restrictive your recipes are so flavoursome. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma Her2 positive on 12/22/2022 and I am going to have double mastectomy and also reconstruction later on. Terrified of pain after surgery though. Cheer me up girls
This story has been inspirational Becky, you are 1 incredible woman, not only are you an amazing cook, you are strong and incredibly brave. You appear to be healing at an incredible fast pace and for anyone going through similar, it must be so incredibly re-assuring for them. May you continue to make a speedy recovery. So lovely to see or should I say hear Mark, support you in such an incredible way. You two are both super stars 🌟
Your so brave! Thank you so much for sharing. I may to walk this journey too. So it is so helpful and comforting to see you walking thru it and normalising it. Have followed you food journey for few years now and to now watch you go thru this your just brilliant. Praying for a speedy full recovery for you xx
Oh becky I haven't been on Instagram as I'm not on anymore and your video popped up on my TH-cam. You are incredibly brave and strong how inspiring, I hope your recovery is going well sending lots of love xxx
Hello Becky, my daughter bought me your book 2 years ago for mother's Day. It has been sitting beside my bed in lockdown. I woke this morning and I wanted to make apple tart. I opened your book and read it for hours. I now have been binge watching your channel. Thankyou I have learned so much from you. Why I had terrible stomach ache from tepid heat, stew I bought in a cafe. That I now know was cold carbs. Amazing knowledge you are passing on. I have been Ceolic for 33 years. I recently have been told I have ibs. No tests just doctor seen my distended stomach. You are a strong woman going though your latest trial. PPS Mark is a wonderful partner taking care of you he's amazing. Love to you both and best wishes ❤️
Becky you are a brave women, I too had bilateral mastectomies with implant reconstruction. I was not bothered by my scars but I don't think I could show them. I have a pool and took me several yrs to skinny dip. My port site and port scar bothered me because it screamed you have cancer, took me 3 yrs to stop putting make up over it. Now I don't care I am happy I am cancer free x 8 yrs. I want you to know there is so much life and love after breast cancer. I think you look fabulous, healing continues. Sending hugs and love to you. Congratulations best news. My lymph nodes where clean with no cancer. This surgery is physical and mental. Best news no cancer
I had single mastectony for Stage 1. I'm currently on chemo treatment done with my first cycle of treatnent. Thank you! for sharing your story. Gave me a lot of inspiration it reminds me I'm not alone.❤
Did you get an implant, I thought someone said the mastectomy is a little concaved? Sorry if you already shared this information. Thank you for sharing your chest it’s so helpful. Just found out I have breast cancer in one breast they gave me an option of full or partial surgery I just watching your videos have helped so much.
Really helpful video. I am having bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction in 8 days and this is the best video I have seen. You are so inspirational. Hoping to have nipple tatoos also. Thank you so much for sharing
Hi Becky I was watching some of your cooking videos, I have IBS and try to follow low FODMAP, and came across your mastectomy videos and I applaud you. For reference my mother had a single mastectomy due to cancer so I have a family interest. I did feel a bit creepy watching it 😢. I just wanted to say well done. You will have helped many women by doing this. I hope that you are well and continue so. Btw - thanks for the food vlogs also.
Becky you are such an inspiration. You look absolutely fantastic and the scars look like they will be barely visible when fully healed. Thank you for sharing your journey. I know how much following your journey will have helped so many other ladies having mastectomies. You truly are an incredible person and should be so proud of yourself for your bravery and strength. I hope you continue to recover well and the discomfort gets less with each day that passes. Sending hugs Xx
Girl you and your scars look beautiful, don't scrub let them heal for a bit more. The tattoo ( and even recreate a 3d nippel) makes it even more natural, it helps with accepting and go on I hear from people I know personal who had it. The penmarks can be removed with nail polish remover on alcohol base at least. You are both doing great. Take care!
Hi Becky you are so positive, its always an anxious time after any surgery seeing beyond the dressings, well done for showing your scars in a dignified and positive way. My scars are on my face, so i have to be brave now as masks aren’t mandatory anymore, and guess what? Nobody takes a second look, we all have our trials and you have handled yours so positively (yes you’ve had your tears and down days, that’s totally normal), but you have shared to help others, and published a new book at the same time! You’re just amazing, and may your recovery continue to go well. Brilliant news from the biopsies too, so happy for you, lots of love ❤️xx
First of all, I love your Care Bear earrings. I'm an 80s kid. Anywhoo, I have stage 3b breast cancer and enduring 16 chemo treatments before I get surgery. Did you have tissue expanders during your mastectomy? You don't look very flat. Your scars look great, too. I'm considering getting implants during my mastectomy so it's done in one surgery.
This is so wonderful! Thank you. I have stage 1 TNBCand found the BRCA1. Im about to start chemo followed by double mastectomy and ovaries removal. May I ask if you had reconstruction or implants?
Thank you so sooooo much. You made me cry... your generosity of giving so much for us to know whats ahead of us. I have no words to say how an angel you are. Its so hard to find these real images.. when we do see some its so scary and horrible, I guess they are from people partial or from past generations where the technology was not as good as today (?) but anyhow, even some acquaintance would not wanna show me what would it look like on them and I respect that but gosh its so scary to be left in the unknown of whats ahead of us and you are lighting up the dark path with fairy dust for us. Thank you and I wish you so well on you continuation even though this has been recorded a while ago. ❤❤
You have a lot more left than I had . I was flatter than flat! But thankful for no more cancer! I did go ahead with implants and nipple tattoos. I was 38 and the Dr thought I was too young to go flat. It’s been 38 years for me. My Dr recommended the implants but I would not recommend them. They just are not the same. 😅
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are one amazing woman and your experience will help so many women going through this. Oh - and I am really enjoying your weekly meal videos. I look forward to them ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing and I just wanted to say how brave and inspiring. For anyone going through this, this is really helpful. Sending you lots of well wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 x
Thanks for doing this, it’s been 4 days since my op and I’m a bit nervous about seeing the boobs with no nipples and scars but so far the shape of them is nice. So really appreciate this.
Thank you Becky. You're praying for you has helped so many people I don't even think you know how much you've helped at least for me. 2 weeks ago I had a lumpectomy. I just saw my surgeon a couple of days ago to find out that they didn't get it all and now I have to have a double mistake to me. Which is what I wanted in the first place lol. I'm not getting reconstructive surgery I'm 64 I've always hated bras LOL. And I always been big breasted. I just don't want any breast at all. I'm single don't plan on getting married again so I have no reason for breast and I don't want them so I'm not going to get them. Praying for your recovery. Thank you so much
@@Elaine-w2s I'm doing good it's been 2 years now and I've had a stroke in between that time. But just a minor stroke. I hope you are doing well. There's so many wonderful people out in the world that needs God for healing or just for loving. Hope all is going well for you
So good to see your progress. I get my bandages changed tomorrow and hopefully the drains will be removed. Maybe not. I have the same after surgery bras. I can't wear one just yet because it chafes the area where the drain is. Your scars are looking fantastic. They will fade eventually. You look very normal and you seem to be feeling very well. Thank you again for sharing your journey. I am looking forward to tomorrow. Also need a hair wash.
well Becky what an incredible person you are. such an inspiration and help to people. you look amazing and your scars and bobs will only continue to improve. Here is to the healthy you enjoy your life and thank you for all you do for us all. we love you.
You are a brave young lady that has faced a tragic event. You will do fine just keep the faith in our lord. My wife and I will pray that things continue to get better and better.
Wondering the "if" "when" "how" of everything can make you positive at times, and, negative at times. A lot of unknown!?! We can do it. Believe it or not, whatever our future journey brings is for the best (I know, hard to believe). 💪🩷🌺
You took that quite well.. just got operated and even though I kept both nipples and I am still complaining about the pain and difference in size and scar and so forth..
Looking great Becky. The surgeon did a neat job. I had a nip reconstruction where skin was cut, stitched to create mounds. When healed I had them tattooed. Dry shampoo is a good thing to give yourself a freshen up if you want to spruce yourself up between washes. Highly recommend this. Bio Oil, Cocoa Butter, or Aqueous Cream will help with the scars after you’ve healed fully. I had lymphoedema as had lymph nodes removed. Since 2005 I had to visit the hospital for measuring and to get compression garments. I was finally signed off from being a patient a few months ago as I have it under control at last. X
I’ve just found your mastectomy videos and loved watching them all. I’m having a risk reducing double mastectomy with implant reconstruction on the 25th Jan, so not long now. The information you give about the whole process has been so useful to me in my preparation. Just one question, did you have your implant placed behind or in front of the muscle? All the best to you and Mark Xx
You're doing such a good job Mark! I'm so proud of both of you and your outlook on things and how well you're working together. Baby wipes are the best friend of those who can't shower. Bio oil or vitamin e oil for scars are really good. (Bio oil has no exiration as long as you close the bottle well after use it won't go bad) it's my favorite for using on scarring.
Watching your videos and think this was such a great thing for you to share your journey through all of this. 🧡🙏🏻 keep on healing, your doing great! The exercises are very important in your recovery, so hope to hear you are working at doing them.
My friend had a double mastectomy a couple of days ago and isn't quite sure how to process it emotionally. She had the procedure after breast reduction surgery complications. Do you have any words of encouragement for her?
There's this cream you can buy here in Canada that's made in Germany. It's made specifically for healing scars and my plastic surgeon recommended it to me. It works really well! I wish I could remember the name of it, but menopause has my memory right now. I bought it at the chemists, so maybe ask? It's made from onions, believe it or not, but trust me, it really helps to fade scars. Even my surgeon was impressed x
You are such a brave and inspirational person Becky, glad your recovery is going well. Take each day as it comes as going through something like that effects you not just physically but mentally too. Will you have reconstruction surgery done at some point? X
I was greatly relieved when I first saw my post op breasts. No nipples but not ugly. My breasts don’t seem so personal with the nipples removed. I do have quite a bit of feeling in my breasts. Considering having tattooed nipples but after seeing my breasts without nipples I am less concerned about nipples!
Do whatever makes you happy, either way you are beautiful. Even when you show yourself I feel exactly the same as any woman showing herself, blushing lol. To me it doesn't make a difference at all. Just a beautiful strong woman.
I've been through 7 surgeries so far (I seem to need to buy a house or car for a surgeon every decade or so 😂😂). Anyway, I've had success with carefully lightly massaging in either pure vitamin e or pure argan oil over the scars. After months the scars lighten. Sending healing live your way. Also, some people have said tattooing over surgical scars can be very painful...but you do what you need to for yourself 💖
❤ thank you so much for being straightforward with everything, I had five masses in my right breast, and I had a double mastectomy. Also, on the right side, I had cancer in the lymph nodes, and when they tested the tissue from the left side and had the beginnings of cancer. So my choice to do both sides turned out OK. Because they said I did not have to do the left side but I’m glad I did….before my surgery I had chemo from June to November, and then the double mastectomy in December. But I had to start chemo again in January, 14 more rounds. And then in March and April I had six weeks of radiation, that stuff is not pleasant, and burn the skin off my side, they wanted to make sure they got the port halls, and where the lymph nodes were. Your surgery lines look really well, I have puckering on mine…… and then, after all this next year, they said I could have a reconstruction, but it looks like you have small breast….🩵🤍🩵
I have breast cancer and my bilateral mastectomy is scheduled for two weeks. Thank you for doing this. It makes me feel more prepared.
Make sure chemo first it will shrink the tumor. I had TNBC along with a fungated growth coming out of the right breast with blood and pus, just kept on growing and smelled real bad, at least the chemo actually got it shrunk and it closed up on it's own! I opted out of surgery cause I am 75, so no need, so I actually have one and a half breast now!
@@angelfirelitehow are you? glad the wound healed. Praying for your good health.
Becky, I have followed you for years, have all of your books and have always loved your content. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story and doing it with such grace and bravery. There are thousands of people who use the title “influencer” but you are the epitome of what that title should truly mean. Thank you for influencing me with your candour, sending you lots of hugs💛
Hannah, you've made me teary! Honestly thank you so much, your comment means the absolute world xxx
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@@BeckyExcell if it’s alright, may I ask, please, why are your nipples removed? I’m having my preventive surgery in a few weeks & my surgeon said I should be able to keep mine (no cancer yet thank God) so kind of important to understand why please anyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You are a gem. Thank you so much for your video. I am going for a double mastectomy in 3days, and you have reassured me. Mine is for recurring cancer, and I am old enough to be your gran. Well done you. Blessings. 🦘🌻
Good day. I had mine done 17 April 2023. When your cuts had healed, put micropore plaster over the scars and leave it on a week at a time. Do that for 6 months and you will almost not have any scars.
Thank you for sharing. My double mastectomy is scheduled this Thursday and watching this has given me some peace.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m 2 weeks away from a single mastectomy but considering doing both to lower my risk of recurrence. Showing your scars have genuinely given me a great example of what to expect ❤❤❤
You have no idea how grateful I am for your courage to make this video. I needed this video so much. Struggling to make the same choice at age 32 now and this gave me so much clarity.
Dearest Becky,
It was so good to see you healing so well and so quickly. My mom had a mastectomy some 40 plus years ago and she had an ugly scar. I braced myself to see the same kind of scar on you. I was relieved and excited to see you were not marred emotionally too! You were so brave to demonstrate to others that this surgery could be done well. You have come out the other side cancer clear and more likely to stay that way for a lifetime! Hugs and many kudos to you, Becky!
It's so good to see you getting healed up so quickly, and what a lovely partner you have, he is so supportive.
aw thank you so much xxx
Becky, please please please don't apologize, you are beautiful. I just discovered your wonderful videos last year and I love all of your content. Thank you for sharing your story, you have such strength and poise ❤
Becky can i just say what an incredably brave lady you are, to show the effects of your surgery is really brave, not just for you but for anyone watching too, i can only just look at my scars and i didnt have any reconstruction , so a huge well done and good for you for showing the reality of what a double mastectomy is like, keep well big hug too xxx
thank you so much Linda, honestly that really does mean a lot xxxx
@@BeckyExcell Agh its allways a pleasure, because i have been where you are i absolutly understand 100% , you have to go through this to understand the affects mentally and physically it has, lots of good wishes xxx
Passeg way of milk to drain milk beacus niple can be removed from breast
I’m lucky enough to have no experience of a mastectomy but your scars look amazing after only a few weeks. Well done for showing them, I feel if I were about to undergo similar surgery this would make me feel much more positive about the outcome. Aren’t we lucky that we live in times with such fantastic modern medical procedures. I hope you continue to make a good recovery.
thank you so much Deb, that means a lot xx
Incredibly brave and beautiful young woman. I’m 47 and about to have a hysterectomy and I feel so encouraged by how you’ve dealt with everything. You bloody rock!
aw thank you so much mdear, good luck with your hysterectomy, i have family members (quite a few!) who have had it done and just remember lots of rest at first but then you'll be fine :) xxx
I’ve followed you since my diagnosis of coeliac disease in 2015. I’ve always loved your open and honest approach to the videos you make. They have been so helpful over the years with technics and inspiration. I wish you the very best in your recovery. You really are an awesome person
What an inspiration and such a breath of fresh air you are! So open and honest, I’m sure you’re really helping others who may be going through something similar. They are healing so well and look great! X
Thank you so much mdear, that means a lot. I really do just want to be able to help others xxx
Really appreciate you sharing your journey I'm having a SMX sentinel node biopsy and reconstructive surgery on the 21st as I have DCIS and suspicious possible malignant areas, so I'm apprehensive and seeing your videos has been really reassuring. Love and healing to you 💓 xxx
aw sending you so much love and good luck xxxxx
Thank you so much for posting this! I’m having prophylactic bilateral mastectomy soon. Your story made me less nervous and worried. I hope you’re happy and healthy!
I hope you're doing great now!
Thanks very much for sharing your experience. I had my mastectomy surgery few months ago and was very lucky to have the best surgeon in my region. But I still worried about my wounds. I don't have anyone to talk about these and this makes me feel lonely. Good to see your post. This is very important for me.
Which surgeon did you have?
@@debimiller1538 same as this video,but on one side.
You AND Mark are incredibly generous to share such and intimately personal journey. I am sure it gives hope to so many women. ❤❤❤❤
Darling Becky your just beautiful, I am shocked how great it looks so early on. I’ve had a partial on one breast when they discovered cancer. Trust me I was a lot more bruised and swollen. Please be sure to do your exercises it will help you heal and get strong so much faster. You look fabulous, your so brave a leader of women. I thank you sweet girl. I’m 68 now ( had mine 3 years ago ) and I think a tattoo would be fabulous, I’ve seen so many beautiful artistic ones. Thank you Becky for all you do.
aw thank you so much mdear, honestly means a lot. Hope you are doing well xx
@@BeckyExcell still here sweet girl, and because you cook gluten-free I follow and can now finally eat delicious foods ❤️
Thank you for this. It will help all women see there is nothing to fear or hide when they undergo this surgery. You are opening thousands of eyes and countless minds to the fact these surgeries happen and the patients survive and go on to live active and meaningful lives. You are a beautiful woman both inside and out. My hat is off to you and you will remain in my prayers for a long, healthy, and wonderful life. My regards to your husband as well. From what I have seen and heard he has stood by you through it all and remains a steadfast partner with your best interests in mind. What a blessing that is as well. Good luck and may God bless the two of you.
Just want to say how brave and incredible you are. It is such a personal thing to share but will be a huge help to others who perhaps feel alone if they are in the same situation as you.
It's great to see you are on the mend. Hope you continue to heal well 🙏
thank you so much mdear, i really do hope it can help others, thats all i want to be able to do xxx
Thank you for sharing!!! I will be having a bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks. Your video has helped me with some questions.
FYI- Mark is the best! Reminds me of my husband!
Thank you again.
Well done on the video Becky - you are the bravest, most honest and open person I know. You are an inspiration and I think people will take comfort from your video especially if they are having/ have had the same operation. Proud of you! :)
aw thank you so much Debbie that really means a lot xxx
Becky - I have only been subscribed for about a year because of FODMAP which you have been amazing. Quite a serious vlog today but God Bless You for sharing it will help so many people who are going through a similar process. My partner sadly was taken in 1999 with advanced BC, when found. Thank God for you, so far so good🙏🏻Your partner is so caring, compassionate & very thoughtful - support is key. Thanks for all that you do for making FODMAP so easy to follow & although restrictive your recipes are so flavoursome. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I think you are very open and caring of others who may be having this
Thank you lovely xx
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma Her2 positive on 12/22/2022 and I am going to have double mastectomy and also reconstruction later on. Terrified of pain after surgery though. Cheer me up girls
Were you required to do treatment prior to surgery?
how are you?
This story has been inspirational Becky, you are 1 incredible woman, not only are you an amazing cook, you are strong and incredibly brave. You appear to be healing at an incredible fast pace and for anyone going through similar, it must be so incredibly re-assuring for them. May you continue to make a speedy recovery. So lovely to see or should I say hear Mark, support you in such an incredible way. You two are both super stars 🌟
aw thank you so so much Sue, thats so kind of you to say xxxx
Your so brave! Thank you so much for sharing. I may to walk this journey too. So it is so helpful and comforting to see you walking thru it and normalising it. Have followed you food journey for few years now and to now watch you go thru this your just brilliant. Praying for a speedy full recovery for you xx
aw thank you so much mdear xx
Oh becky I haven't been on Instagram as I'm not on anymore and your video popped up on my TH-cam. You are incredibly brave and strong how inspiring, I hope your recovery is going well sending lots of love xxx
thank you so much mdear xx
Hello Becky, my daughter bought me your book 2 years ago for mother's Day. It has been sitting beside my bed in lockdown. I woke this morning and I wanted to make apple tart. I opened your book and read it for hours. I now have been binge watching your channel. Thankyou I have learned so much from you. Why I had terrible stomach ache from tepid heat, stew I bought in a cafe. That I now know was cold carbs. Amazing knowledge you are passing on. I have been Ceolic for 33 years. I recently have been told I have ibs. No tests just doctor seen my distended stomach. You are a strong woman going though your latest trial. PPS Mark is a wonderful partner taking care of you he's amazing. Love to you both and best wishes ❤️
Becky you are a brave women, I too had bilateral mastectomies with implant reconstruction. I was not bothered by my scars but I don't think I could show them. I have a pool and took me several yrs to skinny dip. My port site and port scar bothered me because it screamed you have cancer, took me 3 yrs to stop putting make up over it. Now I don't care I am happy I am cancer free x 8 yrs. I want you to know there is so much life and love after breast cancer. I think you look fabulous, healing continues. Sending hugs and love to you. Congratulations best news. My lymph nodes where clean with no cancer. This surgery is physical and mental. Best news no cancer
For only three week post surgery, you look amazing and are healing so well. Love and best wishes for swift recovery. 💜💐🇦🇺
thank you so much mdear xx
Thats incredible Becky. You must have had a very skilled surgeon. My mother had a mastectomy in 1996/7 & the scaring was dreadful, she was devastated.
I had single mastectony for Stage 1. I'm currently on chemo treatment done with my first cycle of treatnent. Thank you! for sharing your story. Gave me a lot of inspiration it reminds me I'm not alone.❤
Did you get an implant, I thought someone said the mastectomy is a little concaved? Sorry if you already shared this information. Thank you for sharing your chest it’s so helpful. Just found out I have breast cancer in one breast they gave me an option of full or partial surgery I just watching your videos have helped so much.
Their banter between one another is so awesome!!
Really helpful video. I am having bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction in 8 days and this is the best video I have seen. You are so inspirational. Hoping to have nipple tatoos also. Thank you so much for sharing
Hi Becky
I was watching some of your cooking videos, I have IBS and try to follow low FODMAP, and came across your mastectomy videos and I applaud you.
For reference my mother had a single mastectomy due to cancer so I have a family interest.
I did feel a bit creepy watching it 😢.
I just wanted to say well done. You will have helped many women by doing this.
I hope that you are well and continue so.
Btw - thanks for the food vlogs also.
Becky you are such an inspiration. You look absolutely fantastic and the scars look like they will be barely visible when fully healed. Thank you for sharing your journey. I know how much following your journey will have helped so many other ladies having mastectomies. You truly are an incredible person and should be so proud of yourself for your bravery and strength. I hope you continue to recover well and the discomfort gets less with each day that passes. Sending hugs Xx
Girl you and your scars look beautiful, don't scrub let them heal for a bit more. The tattoo ( and even recreate a 3d nippel) makes it even more natural, it helps with accepting and go on I hear from people I know personal who had it. The penmarks can be removed with nail polish remover on alcohol base at least. You are both doing great. Take care!
thank you so much xxx
you are healing so beautifully! Your testimony will help so many others.
thanks so much lovely xxx
Hi Becky you are so positive, its always an anxious time after any surgery seeing beyond the dressings, well done for showing your scars in a dignified and positive way. My scars are on my face, so i have to be brave now as masks aren’t mandatory anymore, and guess what? Nobody takes a second look, we all have our trials and you have handled yours so positively (yes you’ve had your tears and down days, that’s totally normal), but you have shared to help others, and published a new book at the same time! You’re just amazing, and may your recovery continue to go well. Brilliant news from the biopsies too, so happy for you, lots of love ❤️xx
Aww thank you so much mdear that really means a lot to me. You are brave and amazing too xxxx
First of all, I love your Care Bear earrings. I'm an 80s kid. Anywhoo, I have stage 3b breast cancer and enduring 16 chemo treatments before I get surgery. Did you have tissue expanders during your mastectomy? You don't look very flat. Your scars look great, too. I'm considering getting implants during my mastectomy so it's done in one surgery.
This is so wonderful! Thank you. I have stage 1 TNBCand found the BRCA1. Im about to start chemo followed by double mastectomy and ovaries removal. May I ask if you had reconstruction or implants?
Becky you're amazing and such an inspiration. So positive. Keep well and enjoy your life ahead.
thank you so much xxx
Hi Becky, I’m so amazed at how good the scars look, thankyou for sharing your story, you are a brave lady, much respect to you for doing this 💖
Thank you so so much Heather xxx
I hope your okay ... I'm for gallbladder removal sometime in next few months and I'm dreading it but your giving me good vibes that I can do this x
Good luck with your gallbladder removal, sending you lots of love xxxx
I had a single mastectomy a couple of years ago and have been fine since. You go girl xx
Thank you so sooooo much. You made me cry... your generosity of giving so much for us to know whats ahead of us. I have no words to say how an angel you are. Its so hard to find these real images.. when we do see some its so scary and horrible, I guess they are from people partial or from past generations where the technology was not as good as today (?) but anyhow, even some acquaintance would not wanna show me what would it look like on them and I respect that but gosh its so scary to be left in the unknown of whats ahead of us and you are lighting up the dark path with fairy dust for us. Thank you and I wish you so well on you continuation even though this has been recorded a while ago. ❤❤
You have a lot more left than I had . I was flatter than flat! But thankful for no more cancer! I did go ahead with implants and nipple tattoos. I was 38 and the Dr thought I was too young to go flat. It’s been 38 years for me. My Dr recommended the implants but I would not recommend them. They just are not the same. 😅
Becky, this is so strong of you showing this to the world, it's so important for people going through this and being insecure. Thank you! ♥️
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are one amazing woman and your experience will help so many women going through this. Oh - and I am really enjoying your weekly meal videos. I look forward to them ❤️
I really hope it will help others :) thank you so much xxx
Thank you so much for sharing and I just wanted to say how brave and inspiring. For anyone going through this, this is really helpful. Sending you lots of well wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 x
thanks so much Sarah :) xxx
Thanks for doing this, it’s been 4 days since my op and I’m a bit nervous about seeing the boobs with no nipples and scars but so far the shape of them is nice. So really appreciate this.
Don't get tattoos over your scars, please.. Take it from an old biker. Scares are the best tats. They show how strong you are ! 😎
Thank you Becky. You're praying for you has helped so many people I don't even think you know how much you've helped at least for me. 2 weeks ago I had a lumpectomy. I just saw my surgeon a couple of days ago to find out that they didn't get it all and now I have to have a double mistake to me. Which is what I wanted in the first place lol. I'm not getting reconstructive surgery I'm 64 I've always hated bras LOL. And I always been big breasted. I just don't want any breast at all. I'm single don't plan on getting married again so I have no reason for breast and I don't want them so I'm not going to get them. Praying for your recovery. Thank you so much
just saw your post! how are you? hope all is well.
@@Elaine-w2s I'm doing good it's been 2 years now and I've had a stroke in between that time. But just a minor stroke. I hope you are doing well. There's so many wonderful people out in the world that needs God for healing or just for loving. Hope all is going well for you
@@anareilley7727 i’m glad you’re ok. Just had my double mastectomy too 11 days ago, still recovering. Thank you.
You're a very beautiful and brave woman to show the world your scars. Love you sis.
So good to see your progress. I get my bandages changed tomorrow and hopefully the drains will be removed. Maybe not. I have the same after surgery bras. I can't wear one just yet because it chafes the area where the drain is. Your scars are looking fantastic. They will fade eventually. You look very normal and you seem to be feeling very well. Thank you again for sharing your journey. I am looking forward to tomorrow. Also need a hair wash.
You are truly amazing, thinking of others while you are going through this journey xx
thanks Rita, i feel so fortunate to have the support of everyone here, the least i can do is share my story to try and support others :) xxx
You’re such an inspiration Becky you just take everything in your stride❤️
I try to! Thank you so much xx
flowers are lupins, thankyou for showing us your journey both on here and on facebook x
thank you mdear xx
well Becky what an incredible person you are. such an inspiration and help to people.
you look amazing and your scars and bobs will only continue to improve. Here is to the healthy you enjoy your life and thank you for all you do for us all.
we love you.
You are amazing to share this journey with us. It’s been an eye opener for me. You looking good Becky 🥰
aw thank you so much xxx
You are a brave young lady that has faced a tragic event.
You will do fine just keep the faith in our lord.
My wife and I will pray that things continue to get better and better.
Surgery month set for November 2024..
Boy does the mental side of this affect you. Thanks for sharing.
Wondering the "if" "when" "how" of everything can make you positive at times, and, negative at times. A lot of unknown!?! We can do it. Believe it or not, whatever our future journey brings is for the best (I know, hard to believe). 💪🩷🌺
Looking amazing so pleased you are healing so well 🥰🥰
aw thank you so much xx
You are a very brave and inspiring lady. By sharing all of this you give so many people hope. ❤️
thank you so much Jan xx
You took that quite well.. just got operated and even though I kept both nipples and I am still complaining about the pain and difference in size and scar and so forth..
Looking great Becky. The surgeon did a neat job. I had a nip reconstruction where skin was cut, stitched to create mounds. When healed I had them tattooed.
Dry shampoo is a good thing to give yourself a freshen up if you want to spruce yourself up between washes. Highly recommend this.
Bio Oil, Cocoa Butter, or Aqueous Cream will help with the scars after you’ve healed fully.
I had lymphoedema as had lymph nodes removed. Since 2005 I had to visit the hospital for measuring and to get compression garments. I was finally signed off from being a patient a few months ago as I have it under control at last.
X
Hey Caroline thanks so much for the suggestions, that's really helpful :) so pleased to hear that you have everything under control too xxx
Thank you for sharing your experience with double mastectomy. I pray for continued healing and excellent health in your future. God Bless!
I’ve just found your mastectomy videos and loved watching them all. I’m having a risk reducing double mastectomy with implant reconstruction on the 25th Jan, so not long now. The information you give about the whole process has been so useful to me in my preparation. Just one question, did you have your implant placed behind or in front of the muscle? All the best to you and Mark Xx
You are just amazing. Beautiful, brave, inspiring and one brilliant human being! Xx
aw thank you so much xx
You're doing such a good job Mark! I'm so proud of both of you and your outlook on things and how well you're working together. Baby wipes are the best friend of those who can't shower. Bio oil or vitamin e oil for scars are really good. (Bio oil has no exiration as long as you close the bottle well after use it won't go bad) it's my favorite for using on scarring.
thanks so much mdear, definitely been loving the baby wipes! I need to get some bio oil too xx
Such an inspiration Becky thank you for sharing your journey with us you are amazing. I hope you continue to heal well xx
thank you so much lovely xx
Aww what an absolutely beautiful video, perfect Becky just lovely and I'm so glad you are healing so well ❤️🙏❤️
thank you so much Sue xxx
@@BeckyExcell big squishy but gentle hugs 💞💞💞
Watching your videos and think this was such a great thing for you to share your journey through all of this. 🧡🙏🏻 keep on healing, your doing great! The exercises are very important in your recovery, so hope to hear you are working at doing them.
Wow, your recovery is so amazing, so glad you are doing well.
Thanks m'dear, improving every day a little bit more! xx
@@BeckyExcell and at least it’s summertime and you can get out in the sunshine xx😊
Becky you look so well after your surgery. You are very brave showing your scars. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 xx
aw thank you so much xxx
My friend had a double mastectomy a couple of days ago and isn't quite sure how to process it emotionally. She had the procedure after breast reduction surgery complications. Do you have any words of encouragement for her?
You’re such an inspiration Becky. Such a brave & beautiful woman. And what a lovely partner you have in Mark. Best wishes to both of you. 💝
So glad your recovery is going so well x
Thanks so much Gill, slowly but surely! xxx
What brave woman you are. You inspire me.
There's this cream you can buy here in Canada that's made in Germany. It's made specifically for healing scars and my plastic surgeon recommended it to me. It works really well! I wish I could remember the name of it, but menopause has my memory right now. I bought it at the chemists, so maybe ask? It's made from onions, believe it or not, but trust me, it really helps to fade scars. Even my surgeon was impressed x
You're not the first. You're not the last. Keep it strong 💪 💪 🙏 🙏
Thank you so much. I will be having a double Masectomy soon and it really helps to know what to expect
Becky you are so amazing and brave so lovely to see you are healing so well 🥰
aw thank you xx
I have a question ! ..where do you find your courage !? Bless you.. you look absolutely gorgeous.. your boyfriend is a very lucky bloke !
Thank you it helps us all going through similar. You are amazing. All best for the future!
You are such a brave and inspirational person Becky, glad your recovery is going well. Take each day as it comes as going through something like that effects you not just physically but mentally too. Will you have reconstruction surgery done at some point? X
Hello! I’m very much happy to see that everything’s been doing well and that you’re healing at speed light 💞 God bless!
thank you so much xx
I follow you on fb and just wanted to say you're inspirational 💗
thank you so much xxx
you are looking well Becky, so happy you are happy with the results. So glad you are recovering well 🙂
I was greatly relieved when I first saw my post op breasts. No nipples but not ugly. My breasts don’t seem so personal with the nipples removed. I do have quite a bit of feeling in my breasts. Considering having tattooed nipples but after seeing my breasts without nipples I am less concerned about nipples!
Do whatever makes you happy, either way you are beautiful. Even when you show yourself I feel exactly the same as any woman showing herself, blushing lol. To me it doesn't make a difference at all. Just a beautiful strong woman.
Thank you for being so brave and for sharing your mastectomy journey. Best wishes to you
What a lovely brave girl ❤❤❤
I've been through 7 surgeries so far (I seem to need to buy a house or car for a surgeon every decade or so 😂😂).
Anyway, I've had success with carefully lightly massaging in either pure vitamin e or pure argan oil over the scars. After months the scars lighten.
Sending healing live your way.
Also, some people have said tattooing over surgical scars can be very painful...but you do what you need to for yourself 💖
❤ thank you so much for being straightforward with everything, I had five masses in my right breast, and I had a double mastectomy. Also, on the right side, I had cancer in the lymph nodes, and when they tested the tissue from the left side and had the beginnings of cancer. So my choice to do both sides turned out OK. Because they said I did not have to do the left side but I’m glad I did….before my surgery I had chemo from June to November, and then the double mastectomy in December. But I had to start chemo again in January, 14 more rounds. And then in March and April I had six weeks of radiation, that stuff is not pleasant, and burn the skin off my side, they wanted to make sure they got the port halls, and where the lymph nodes were.
Your surgery lines look really well, I have puckering on mine…… and then, after all this next year, they said I could have a reconstruction, but it looks like you have small breast….🩵🤍🩵
Gorgeous flowers 💐
You are such a brave woman
thanks so much xxx