sueyh Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thank you. There is no risk of me doing too much, my hubby has eyes in the back of his head and when I first came out of hospital he even had one of our french friends coming up to sit with me so that I could not do anything while he was out! Also my body tells me when I have done too much.Suey xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Great news, Suey. Hope all goes well at the check up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 [quote user="sueyh"]Thank you. There is no risk of me doing too much, my hubby has eyes in the back of his head and when I first came out of hospital he even had one of our french friends coming up to sit with me so that I could not do anything while he was out![/quote]He's not related to mine, is he?I'm so glad you're recovering so well.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 i am sure he even has the dogs watching me and reporting back!!!Suey xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I think when a partner has had the health problems you've had Suey, the other half of the partnership can feel so helpless that they throw themselves into the after-care, following to the letter the instructions of the doctors. You have a worried and caring partner, just what you need at this time.Best of luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I thought that I would update you on my progress. Having discussed with my Gynaecologist the question of preventative mastectomy, he suggested that there are hundreds of women who pay thousands of pounds to have surgery to make their breasts magnificent, so in view of my risk (85% breast cancer) I would be improving my chance of living. I therefore had a prophylactic double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with expanding implants last May. All went well and i visited my surgeon every two weeks to have my expanders filled with saline until I reached the size that I wanted to be (not 44ff I hasten to add). Then two weeks ago I went in to have my expander implants removed and my "permaboobs" fitted. I am still a bit uncomfortable but I feel so relieved to have lowered my risk of breast cancer from 85% to 2%.I just have a couple of final touches that need to be done and all will be finished.Thanks for listening.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Suey, don't thank us for listening. It is we who should thank you for telling us. In fact, I have been wondering whether you'd had it all done and dusted (oops, I nearly said polished). Or is a bit of French polishing the final touches you were referring to?It's always good to hear positive experiences about things that are almost too frightening to even think about.Well done, you, and now keep well and healthy![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 It must have been a hard decision, but were brave and took it, and now you can look forward to the advantages.It should be all downhill from now on .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 [quote user="sweet 17"]Suey, don't thank us for listening. It is we who should thank you for telling us. In fact, I have been wondering whether you'd had it all done and dusted (oops, I nearly said polished). Or is a bit of French polishing the final touches you were referring to?[/quote]Ha ha Sweets. No as they say, it just needs the cherries on the top [;-)]Thanks for your kind wordsSuey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogs Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 [quote user="NormanH"]It must have been a hard decision, but were brave and took it, and now you can look forward to the advantages.It should be all downhill from now on ..[/quote]Shouldn't that be "uphill" Norman, always thought up was good and down wasn't so good ?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Must have watched too much Tour de France [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 [quote user="sueyh"]I thought that I would update you on my progress. I just have a couple of final touches that need to be done and all will be finished. [/quote]It's certainly good news that the alternative can be avoided in some cases, lots would be delighted to have that chance, congratulations and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Its heartwarming to hear your update, bravo for you [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thank you all so much. I am a very lucky lady to have discovered that I carry the gene before getting the cancer, unlike my two cousins who lost their battles at the ages of 46 and 66. I am a previvor.If anyone has a history of breast, ovarian or prostate cancer in their family, discuss it with your doctor. The testing is painless, just two blood tests here in France, one if you live in the UK. There is counselling too if you want it. best wishes everyoneKind regardsSuey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I second that and would add colo-rectal cancer. My mother aunt and grandmother all died from it, so I had a coloscopy younger than I might have had other wise, and repeated it every 3 years.One day....lo and behold...But for the moment I am still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 ...... and you hang on in there Norman. Having just heard of the death of a dear friend at the very young age of 61, my motto is live for today.Have a good weekend.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 UPDATE ;-)Had my cherries fitted yesterday and tattooing done (in other words new nipples made and the tattooing done round them), under local anaesthetic. All went well, just a bit tender. Have dressings changed at hospital on Tuesday. So relieved it is almost all over except for check-ups. Also thanks to the amazing Angelina Jolie the message is getting out there regarding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.Thanks for your support everyone.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I don't think that 61 is very young. It really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 [quote user="sueyh"]UPDATE ;-)Had my cherries fitted yesterday and tattooing done (in other words new nipples made and the tattooing done round them), under local anaesthetic. All went well, just a bit tender. Have dressings changed at hospital on Tuesday. So relieved it is almost all over except for check-ups. Also thanks to the amazing Angelina Jolie the message is getting out there regarding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.Thanks for your support everyone.Suey[/quote]Suey, it's good to hear that all's going well with you. By the way, I don't think 61 is very old at all; the Beatles' ''When I'm 64'' seems to me to be just getting into the swing, and then there's three score years and ten to look forward to. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 [quote user="idun"]I don't think that 61 is very young. It really isn't.[/quote]It's far too young to die. I am a good bit older than that and I have so much more to do and fortunately good health as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Great news.As I have said before never hesitate to have tests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 No Norman, I cannot drive this home enough, push for testing. Nothing is lost through testing. Go for it.Suey xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I recently approached a website "The Good Life France" to ask them to feature a link to the National Hereditary Breast Cancer helpline who were a great help to me. Their Editor Janine Marsh agreed to do so but asked to write an article about my journey through genetic testing and subsequent surgeries. Here it is, if any of you think it might be of help to others please pass it on and if anyone wants to contact me just PM me. http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/healthcare-in-france-expat-experience/Best wishes.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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