 |
|
|
              |
Visitors' Stories -- Diane (page 1 of 2) I have only been on Nicole's site for a short time, and have realized, from the chat, that there are more women than I thought, that are either going through, or have had to deal with the same breast problem. So, I thought I would share my experience, for those who have fears, the way I had, but didn't know where to go to talk with others. I am 45 yrs. old, married to a wonderful, supportive husband, and have 4 grown sons, 3 grandchildren, and I dare not forget my 2 yorkies, who are spoiled rotten. lol Thirteen yrs. ago, I was diagnosed with fibrocystic disease. I had found a lump, and went through a terrifying 3 weeks, waiting and wondering if it was cancer. That was the beginning of 9 years of pain, questionable lumps, needle aspirations, and needle biopsies. In March of 1997, after the results of my second mammogram that year, my doctor advised me of his concerns. The fibrocystic disease had become so massive, that he was concerned that cancer would be undetectable. He asked me to consider having my breast tissue removed and replaced with implants. I was a little horrified of the thought at first, but more horrified of cancer. I made an appointment with a plastic surgeon, that I had been referred to, but wasn't happy with the consult at all. He wanted to do a full mastectomy, to begin and then put in implants later. I asked about doing surgery, and removing my tissue from under the breasts, so I wouldn't be scarred horribly, and he decided that I should see a doctor at their breast clinic. This doctor ended up being a nightmare! She was very cold and matter of fact. She was upset with me, because I didn't know my grandmother's history - she died when my mother was 5 yrs. old. She then proceeded to tell me having my tissue removed was ridiculous -- she would put me on vitamin E, evening primrose, and male hormones. She stated that most likely, my voice would deepen, and I could grow facial hair, but what was I concerned with "my health or my appearance?" I left her office $300.00 poorer, and cried all the way home, ready to give up.
|
|
|
Breast
Augmentation Home | Resources
| Find a Plastic Surgeon |
