My life after the 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.

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.

Love and Pink Hope

Krystal