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Life after Surgery

It's weird looking at my breasts with no nipples, at first I found it very confronting but I have come to terms with it now. My breasts will never

be the same. I feel free from this cancer which has haunted my family for generations and that makes it worth everything I have gone through.

The first few days after my surgery were obviously the hardest. It felt like a truck was sitting on my chest and I found it hard to breathe. But my mum kept on reminding me, every day gets better. It did, I feel as if I have a new lease on life. I am positive, secure and my girlfriends laugh... you'll have the best breasts in the nursing home.

The support from my family and friends really gave me the courage to tackle this. I am not a ticking time bomb anymore, that has been defused and my life is my own. It is not ruled by my fear of breast cancer.

I am at peace now with my decision and am grateful for everyday I share with my beautiful boys and husband.
I respect every woman's decision relating to her health. Surveillance is a very good avenue. The high risk clinics are fantastic and they monitor you so closely. By sharing my journey I am not saying this surgery is right for everyone, it is clearly not. You have to make the right choice for you with the help of your health care professionals.

I can only hope that my journey inspires each woman to deal with their BRCA diagnosis a little easier and feel confident to make an informed decision, whatever that may be.

Bringing life to Pink Hope has been such a rewarding experience. I meet so many incredible women and families everyday that are affected by breast and/or ovarian cancer. Pink Hope has been a beacon of light for so many women and to be able to say "I did this", has made every late night, every long day working on Pink Hope work it.

Pink Hope is the reason I am positive about my family history and I hope one day my daughter will feel the same.

I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Simply log on to the forum and I will reply to any questions which are directed to me.