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jsattaw · 01-21-2006, 10:33 PM

Hi Kim --

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I did a mast with reconstruction in July -- will have my "exchange" surgery Feb. 15th to replace an expander with an implant. So far, I'm satisfied with how things have gone and my only "regret" is that I didn't do a prophalactic mast.

I was premenapausal with 95% ER+ so I had a complete hysterectomy in November. My oncologist and gynecologist recommended the complete hysterectomy since the oopherectomy would be abdominal anyway...might as well take everything was my thought. Even though it was an invasive procedure, my recovery went very smoothly and I've had some minor menapausal symptoms -- not much different than the chemo-induced. I'm also on an AI (Arimedex).

I think the key for me is to believe that my treatment course and medical decisions are the most appropriate for me - we're all individuals.

I'll keep you in my prayers that whatever decision you make will give you peace and confidence.

Jill

01-21-2006, 10:33 PM	#10
jsattaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 49	Hi Kim -- Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I did a mast with reconstruction in July -- will have my "exchange" surgery Feb. 15th to replace an expander with an implant. So far, I'm satisfied with how things have gone and my only "regret" is that I didn't do a prophalactic mast. I was premenapausal with 95% ER+ so I had a complete hysterectomy in November. My oncologist and gynecologist recommended the complete hysterectomy since the oopherectomy would be abdominal anyway...might as well take everything was my thought. Even though it was an invasive procedure, my recovery went very smoothly and I've had some minor menapausal symptoms -- not much different than the chemo-induced. I'm also on an AI (Arimedex). I think the key for me is to believe that my treatment course and medical decisions are the most appropriate for me - we're all individuals. I'll keep you in my prayers that whatever decision you make will give you peace and confidence. Jill __________________ Jill Attaway