So its been over a year since my last update!! Time has flown....
Mum has had recurring trouble with the breast that had cancer, she has had numerous infections and has had to have Permacol inserted to act as a sling to hold the implant in place, as the flesh around it is absolutely buggered! Between Christmas and New Years 2012 she had the implant and surrounding flesh taken out, after about the 5th infection needing hospital treatment. She isn't getting another implant in that side, so at this stage she is waiting for a funded prosthesis.
We moved to Te Atatu South! Our house is amazing and so is our pool! There is so much room here for everyone, we don't feel like we are in each others pockets like at the other place.
I went to The Gift of Knowledge conference in October 2012 - it was amazing! A lady I used to work with went as well (she has BRCA2 as well), and we found the information and speakers invaluable! I got information about how the BRCA genes are found via the genetics team at Auckland Hospital and also heard about all the various implants and reconstructions they can do - They can even create nipples out of the woman's labia.... They had speakers for oncology and fertility as well. I was so blessed to get a scholarship through TGOK!
I have also been seeing the Breast Clinic Psychologist - she has been absolutely wonderful! Helping me with body issues around losing my breasts and ovaries and also helping me with losing weight with CBT. I have been doing Weight watchers for 3 weeks now and its so easy this time around!!
So after all that, we have decided to try for another baby now, and I will have the surgery after that. I know I'm too-ing and fro-ing but its quite a hard decision to make :p
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