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More Criticisms RE: Insurance1 comment

Chopstick wrote 2 weeks ago: So the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, a panel of “experts” who advise doctors on … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Self-examination, Dr. Otero, Dr. Rothblatt, mammogram, MRI, U.S. Preventative Services Task Force

Switchin' -N- Bitchin'

Chopstick wrote 3 weeks ago: I just returned from a “switch-n-bitch” — a ritual with my girlfriends where we cl … more →

Tags: Cancer, areola tattoo, clothes swap, reconstructed nipples

Insurance Fears

Chopstick wrote 4 weeks ago: I’ve personally avoided engaging in the health care debate too much because it is overwhelming … more →

Tags: Cancer, COBRA, Health Insurance Debate, nipping out, Pre-existing Condition, reconstructed nipples

When It Rains, It Fracking Pours (Part II)

Chopstick wrote 1 month ago: You know you’ve been blogging a while when you recycle an earlier blog title.  The last time I … more →

Tags: Cancer, Ancient Chinese Secret, Bay Area, Civil Rights, COBRA, CR 125, Dr. Rothblatt, fibroids, intravaginal ultrasound

How You Like Me Now?2 comments

Chopstick wrote 1 month ago: I have new nipples.  I can’t believe it, I better type it again – I have new nipples!  A … more →

Tags: Cancer, Dr. Paige, lidocaine, lymphoscintigraphy, nipple reconstruction, nipple sensation, nipple sensitivity, Sentinel lymph node

The Final Stretch Begins

Chopstick wrote 1 month ago: I’ve just returned from a total of 15 days in the Bay Area, attending a wonderful bachelorette … more →

Tags: areola tattoo, Bay Area, Dr. Paige, nipple reconstruction, nipple reconstruction procedure

Ready to Nip It Out

Chopstick wrote 2 months ago: I met with Dr. Paige today to schedule my nipple and areola reconstruction.  September 18th marked t … more →

Tags: areola reconstruction, areola tattoo, asymmetric breasts, mastectomy scar, nipple reconstruction

Being Wary of Getting Back to "Normal"

Chopstick wrote 2 months ago: I know I’m almost back to “normal” when life is too busy to blog.  Please forgive … more →

Tags: Cancer, Fast paced, Hiatus, implants, Mia, nipple reconstruction, Patrick Swayze, Reflect, Reflection

Feeling Comfortable in My "New" Skin

Chopstick wrote 3 months ago: I mentioned when my tissue expanders were switched out for the actual implants in May that I was hav … more →

Tags: Cancer, cleavage sweat, implant movement, Silicone Implants

Floating Woman and a Wedding in the Woods1 comment

Chopstick wrote 3 months ago: I am SO sorry for being MIA for so long.  I’ve been out of town the last two weekends, and I w … more →

Tags: Cancer, Lake Kachess, nipple reconstruction, temporal marker, wedding

Continuing to Hang with My Boobs2 comments

Chopstick wrote 4 months ago: I went to a Bikram (or hot) yoga class yesterday for the first time.  Some of my yogi friends are pr … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast implants, Yoga, Upper Body, pectoral, breast settling, breast symmetry, insomnia

The Weird Shit

Chopstick wrote 5 months ago: It’s been six weeks since my last surgery.  I have been cleared to return to “normal … more →

Tags: Cancer, Pilates, Maya Whole Health, cleavage sweat, numbness at mastectomy incisions, lack of sensation after mastectomy, PMS, acne

Hanging With My New Boobs

Chopstick wrote 6 months ago: I had my 2-week post-operation appointment with Dr. Paige this afternoon.  He was very pleased with … more →

Tags: Cancer, Dr. Paige, nipple reconstruction, areola tattoo

All By Myself2 comments

Chopstick wrote 6 months ago: Let me preface this blog entry by recognizing that I am very far from alone in this world.  I have a … more →

Tags: Cancer, Alone, being single with cancer, treating for cancer alone, panic attack, Short-List

Surgery Update

Chopstick wrote 6 months ago: Since I’m on a bunch of Percoset, I’ll make this brief, but I just want to let everyone  … more →

Tags: Cancer, Surgery, Dr. Paige, percoset, Oxycodone, thin skin

TGIF -- Seriously.1 comment

Chopstick wrote 6 months ago: My COBRA has officially been processed and I am now covered under my old health insurance through Un … more →

Tags: Cancer, Surgery, ovaries, ovarian cancer, COBRA, UnitedHealthcare, united healthcare, reproductive timeline

COBRA Frustrations1 comment

Chopstick wrote 6 months ago: Brace yourselves, I’m pretty fucking angry right now and I am going to use today’s blog … more →

Tags: Cancer, COBRA, UnitedHealthcare, UHC, united healthcare

Back from My Hiatus2 comments

Chopstick wrote 7 months ago: Please accept my many apologies for being MIA for so long.  My new contract job has been keeping me … more →

Tags: Cancer, Dr. Paige, Dr. Rothblatt, Dr. Pinder, ovarian cancer, estrogen, estrogen positive cancer, recurrent cancer

Gas Tank Now Full & Inspection of Plumbing Below2 comments

Chopstick wrote 8 months ago: Miriam was able to get in the last 50 ccs in each boob with little difficulty.  I’m glad Dawn  … more →

Tags: Cancer, Endometriosis, fibroids, intra-vaginal ultrasound, intravaginal ultrasound, Surgery, tissue expander, uterine cancer, uterine lining


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