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Catherine · 10-23-2007, 07:54 AM

I too, make light of the fact that my boobs are gone. I did allow myself to mourn their loss for about 2 weeks after surgery. But at the same time I felt like the cancer was gone and I was relieved. 13 months after surgery and 18 months after DX, life is good. It is personal for everyone, so I wish you all the best for this life transition. I would rather be less a couple of boobs than less a vital organ. I do have to admit that I did have breast envy for about 2-3 months after my surgery. Again, this is a difficult time, so I wish you strength. Just always believe. This will all be better one day, just a little daunting right now.

Hugs, Catherine

10-23-2007, 07:54 AM	#19
Catherine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 715	Making light of a big thing I too, make light of the fact that my boobs are gone. I did allow myself to mourn their loss for about 2 weeks after surgery. But at the same time I felt like the cancer was gone and I was relieved. 13 months after surgery and 18 months after DX, life is good. It is personal for everyone, so I wish you all the best for this life transition. I would rather be less a couple of boobs than less a vital organ. I do have to admit that I did have breast envy for about 2-3 months after my surgery. Again, this is a difficult time, so I wish you strength. Just always believe. This will all be better one day, just a little daunting right now. Hugs, Catherine __________________ Catherine Found my own lump in the shower April 2006 at the age of 58 Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06 33 rads after the surgery 1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07 15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021