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Female, 41, Hampton - VA, member since Mar 2008
Before Cancer I was searching for my true meaning in life. I had aways stayed in my "undesirable job."  After Cancer God led me to that place; Substitute teaching, being a wife, and a mom.  In April of 2007 I celebrated my 40th birthday with old and new friends. It was... [More]
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Tram Flap

Mar 07, 2008 06:09PM - 0 comments
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unhappy tram flap

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breast

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pain

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problem



In 2005  I had a tram flap on my left breast.  I know you can only have that once. I decided not to do my right breast because I didn't want my husband to have to endure more pain than I new he was going to have to.  (I know, stupid reason)  Now I am not happy with the tram flap.  I have tried every bra in the world and the left strap is always falling down or the bra coming up.  I have had about 6 surgeries in all. A year later I am looking for ways to make both breast the same so maybe I can actually look normal through my clothing.  Bra's are uncomfortable so I tried tank tops under my shirts.  That works for the winter with ten layers of clothing, but what about other times?  One nipple points north and the other south.  I thought of having my left breast redone but what type of surgery is there that can accomodate a tram flap. OR can I have it removed and start with another flap from a different part of my body?  The breast is not the only problem.  Under my left breast on my upper abs there is a strange "fat pocket."  It looks like I'm fat on that one side.  Any tight shirt makes me look like I have three boobs. It's just not becoming.  My doctor didn't see what I saw.  But everyone else does.  Let's not forget I still feel discomfort through my abs and breast.
Complaining  about my looks when I have been saved by the grace of God and medical genius is probably a sin. I just want to feel normal on the outside as much as the inside.  My soul feels saved but my self doubt still gets in the way.

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