Hello friends. I wanted to share with you an update on my prophylactic double mastectomy. It’s been over a year since I had preventive surgery. My first surgery took place at the end of July 2023. I had all my breast tissue removed from my body. My second surgery took place at the end of January 2024. I’m still recovering from that series of surgeries and working on finding a new normal.
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stranger things
Some of the strange things I experienced in 2024 include my body not being able to eat garlic, onions, and tomatoes overnight. This caused inflammation throughout the body and eventually caused one of the implants to flip. I don’t recommend this at all as it was very unpleasant and weird. I stopped drinking alcohol in March because I thought it might also be having a negative effect on my body’s inflammatory response.
I work with a registered dietitian to improve my gut health. When I did GI mapping, I found that I had too few good bacteria and too many other bad bacteria, so I’m taking supplements and changing the way I eat to heal my gut. Recovery is slow, but since October I have been able to eat some tomatoes and onions.
Now I try to eat a diet that has anti-inflammatory properties.
Recommendations for wireless bras
One of the things the doctor told me after the surgery was that I was no longer allowed to wear underwire bras. It was hard to find a bra that I liked that didn’t have an elegant design.
I own the bare essentials Wireless front closure bra Available in 4 colors: Black, Festival Fuchsia, Delicacy, and Hazel. It’s incredibly comfortable and looks great with low-cut tops.
feel girl Smooth Seamless Comfort Wireless Bra Pink, black, and beige have become staples in my closet. This is another incredibly comfortable wireless bra that looks great and is perfect for a t-shirt. It’s also perfect for a walk.
Amoena Lymph Flow Long Wire Free Front Closure Bra I have white and black, but wish I had hot pink as well. I use these bras all the time when doing yoga, working out, and sleeping to make sure my breasts are properly supported and to prevent my implants from flipping.
sunzel Seamless Rib Crop Ruffle Camisole Very comfortable. Available in hot pink, lavender, black, white, red, teal, sprout green, and splash blue. These are very comfortable lounge camis as they offer enough to hold my chest in place. They look cute as a base piece under a button-up or sheer shirt, and they’re comfortable to sleep on, but they don’t really support your chest much during a workout.
final thoughts
As daunting as it may be to have a prophylactic double mastectomy, I have absolutely no regrets about it. I am grateful that my 40% risk of developing breast cancer is eliminated because I chose to have preventive surgery. Reconstructive surgery was intense and taxing on my body while I recovered, which is why I dedicate more than 20 hours a week to yoga to regain strength and stamina.
I’m looking forward to achieving my fitness goals in a year’s time. No matter how difficult this past year was, I never gave up.
