Boobs & Ovaries
Blog URL http://boobnoophbrca1.blogspot.com
Located Plymouth, Devon United Kingdom
Living with a BRCA1 gene mutation. A blog about my family history, my decisions, feelings, preventative breast and ovary surgery and subsequent recovery.
Latest Blog Posts
- 72. Nip Nip? No way! and 3D Nipple Tattoos on Oct 28, 2009 in nipple tattoo bra problems scar pain BRCA 3D nipple tattoo nipple reconstruction
My nipple reconstruction has been a thorn in my side for a long time now. What am I doing, getting them or not?! I couldn't decide for a long time but actually, now, I have a possible solution.I worked out that I miss the size of my old danger boob...
- 71. OkeyDokey Ovaries on Oct 27, 2009 in ocary screening TVU BRCA transvaginal ultrasound BRCA gene
Just a quick report to say that I my ovary screening (by transvaginal ultrasound or TVU) from a few weeks ago was confirmed by letter today as 'NORMAL'. Phew..And then the blood test arrived so now I have to go get jabbed again and the cycle continue...
- 70. Bra meltdown on Oct 2, 2009 in bra breast cancer breast cancer gene Breast reconstruction BRCA
So I am now a full time student at University. It's taking some getting used to but I am loving it so far, not a lot of work started yet but it's still intro stage I guess. Starting Uni and venturing back out into the world again after my surgery h...
- 69. Body changes, stitches, spots and looking back on Sep 2, 2009 in GRAPHIC LATISSIMUS DORSI RECONSTRUCTION SKIN SPARING REMOVING NIPPLES VIDEO
It's been a whole month since I last posted, proof that life moves on. I've helped paint the house (in short bursts and a long overdue job!) and been on holiday in the meantime.. and in 3 weeks I will be starting Uni. Very excited!Although my body...
- 68. Pause on the ovary plucking? on Jul 31, 2009 in Ovarian cancer symptoms BRCA1 gene high risk removing ovaries
I got a letter the other day from my Genetics Counsellor and a further letter from my Consultant Clinical Geneticist, both stating that I was likely in no immediate risk from Ovarian Cancer in the years leading to my 40th birthday."I thought that I w...
- 66. Off to Plastics on Jul 14, 2009
It's been a while since I last posted. Not a lot and a lot happening in life. Today, in an hour, I have my first meeting with a Plastic Surgeon to review my current physical state after my initial surgery, talk about the way forward and nipples. I...
- 67. Light at the end of the boob tunnel on Jul 14, 2009 in tidy up surgery BRCA1 gene recovery nipple reconstruction breast reconstruction surgery
The boob tunnel? Light? Yes..yeah. Today I saw the end. I don't want any complications thank you, just straight forward tidying up surgery, just like I've ordered. I am stoked as surfers would say, stoked. It's been almost 4 months since my bre...
