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…you have surgery

November 30, 2017 by Caroline No Comments

You know the worst thing about surgery? Not the procedure itself. Not the idea of going under general anaesthetic for the first time. I had prepared myself for that. The worst thing about surgery was not eating 7 hours before the procedure.

Seriously! This whole nil by mouth thing?

NOT A FAN!

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…you see the support you have

November 29, 2017 by Caroline No Comments

“What are you doing the 5th November?” Nothing, why?

“What do you think of a bottomless brunch? Invite your girl friends. We can celebrate you and your boobs…” *Silence*

“…I mean, you don’t need to. It was just a thought. We could just have brunch anyway. I just thought…” Katie, I LOVE it!

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…you tell people

November 27, 2017 by Caroline 1 Comment

“I hope everything will be ok.”

I was sitting on the bed next to Mum. She was holding my hand, and looking at the floor. I was getting teary.

I’ll get a free boob job!?

She quickly looked at me, slapped my hand, and I laughed. I had decided to tell her once the diagnosis had been confirmed.  It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

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…you discuss the mastectomy

November 24, 2017 by Caroline No Comments

It doesn’t matter how many people you speak to about breast surgery, the fact of the matter is, it is personal.

You will get people who will give you their input. They will tell you what they would do. What they think would be best.

“Don’t you just want it removed?” I need to.

“It’s better to get it out ASAP.” Yep, I guess you’re right.

“Get the implants. You’ll get a great pair of boobs.” I guess.

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About Me

One day, I was minding my own business. Living my life. Doing some yoga. Travelling as much as I could. Working probably more than I should. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

My name is Caroline. This is my story.

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