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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, Breast Reconstruction, lidocaine, nipple sensation, nipple reconstruction, lymphoscintigraphy, Sentinel lymph node, nipple sensitivity

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: Breast Reconstruction, nipple reconstruction, areola tattoo, Bay Area, nipple reconstruction procedure

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, Breast Reconstruction, nipple reconstruction, areola tattoo

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, Breast Reconstruction, Surgery, percoset, Oxycodone, thin skin

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, Breast Reconstruction, Dr. Rothblatt, Dr. Pinder, ovarian cancer, estrogen, estrogen positive cancer, recurrent cancer

From Prom Queen to Porn Star1 comment

Chopstick wrote 8 months ago: Oh my fucking God.  My boobs are huge.  Yesterday was fill up #4 of what was supposed to be 4 fill u … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, tissue expanders, B Cup, breast cup size

Thank God I Never Had Braces2 comments

Chopstick wrote 9 months ago: Well, more accurately, I probably needed braces, but my family couldn’t afford them when it wa … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, nerve damage, tissue expander, saline, Chest Pain, heart attack, Pinched nerve

Feeling Like a Gas Station4 comments

Chopstick wrote 9 months ago: Fill ‘er up!  Today was my 2-week post-operation appointment with Dr. Paige and also my first … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, Exercise, breast reconstruction, tissue expander, Port, saline, lifting restriction, Driving

Act II Begins -- Game On!1 comment

Chopstick wrote 10 months ago: Today I met with Dr. Paige, one of the plastic surgeons I have been consulting with for my breast re … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, Surgery, breast reconstruction, Breast implants, Expanders

Natural Woman2 comments

Chopstick wrote 1 year ago: As I face the loss of part of my “womanhood” by losing my breasts, it was pleasantly sur … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, breast reconstruction, Breast implants, Dr. Peter Neligan, autologous, Hot flash

Amazing Women1 comment

Chopstick wrote 1 year ago: My life started as a result of an amazing woman.  I may not have known my Mom very well before she p … more →

Tags: Cancer, Force, breast reconstruction, prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Girl Power, Dr. Peter Neligan

Stupid Roller Coaster1 comment

Chopstick wrote 1 year ago: Talk about a roller coaster ride I’ve been on.  I met with my breast surgeon (Dr. Wechter) on … more →

Tags: Cancer, Jackie, Ultrasound, MRI, mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy, Dr. Pinder, Dr. Wechter, mammogram

Surgical Indecision Continues: Reconstruction Info & FORCE Support

Chopstick wrote 1 year ago: I received a lot of great feedback from some of you after my last blog post.  I sense that many of y … more →

Tags: Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, Force, breast reconstruction, myriad, mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy, prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Christina Appelgate

More Monkey Wrenches: Surgery Indecision Continues1 comment

Chopstick wrote 1 year ago: I had a bad day today (more like yesterday, as I’m writing this entry super late).  I met with … more →

Tags: Cancer, genetic test, BRCA-1, BRCA 2, lumpectomy, myriad, mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy, Dr. Rothblatt


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