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Awesome video!!! Thank you so much for telling me what to expect.

Thank you! 💖

Thank you for sharing. My daughter will be having the surgery next month and I'm sending this to her.

Thank you this was very helpful. I am getting this surgery on July 9

Thank you Mel, am potentially looking at having chemo soon- cancer after 14 yrs. has come back, will have to have mastectomy with chemo.

God bless you for making these videos

Thank you for this. My right breast mastectomy and Diep operation is 25th April 24. You have inspired me and im positive all the way xx

Thanks a lot!

How are you doing now?

I'm just beginning my journey. I have invasive-ductal-carcinoma, high grade, Nottingham grade 3, clinically stage 1 and triple negative. I have dense breasts and had an ultrasound then another one last Saturday with 8 biopsies. 😮 Not a single person, (there were 6 - actually 8 if you count me and my husband) could find the lump in my breast they really tried hard to find it and knew the location so be sure to NEVER skip a mammogram. I actually have 2 lumps. They are pretty close together with detrius in between which they're not sure what it is but it might be more cancer. I'm getting chemo first, then double mastectomy, then DIEP reconstruction a few months after the mastectomy. I'll be getting Keytruda at some point, I think it's after I finish chemo. Luckily for me my husband recorded all my appointments so I can listen to it all again because I'm still a bit overwhelmed, I was only diagnosed a week ago, not even a week yet it's been 6 days. Everything is moving really fast. I'm having my MRI this week coming up and getting my port. I still have to get heart function tests because of the Keytruda, I think or it might be the chemo. I will be getting the red devil plus something else. I was also checked to see if I might get CELLULITIS in my arm. I don't have the results yet but was told that if you could get cellulitis that there are steps they can take to prevent it, apparently once you get it there no helping you then, so anyone who is reading this should find out if they're suseptible to it before surgery. I am also waiting on my genetic testing. I am so glad I found you, you're very tiny and you managed a DIEP. My surgeon wondered if I had enough fat for the surgery. Trust me I'm like a moose in comparison to you. Now I'm sure I'll be able to get the procedure. I don't have big breasts and I'm almost a B. I don't want anything more than what I already have, ok... maybe I'm hoping for a whole B. 😂 Thank you for your videos, I'm binge watching them right now. 😊

Thank you for what I have to look forward to this summer.

So glad you're doing well!!! I go through mastectomy next week but not DIEP until few weeks after. Keeping healing. Keep smiling. You are beautiful!

Thank you for sharing❤

Thank you for this series. I am having DMx on Feb 7 and then delayed DIEP in 3-6 mths. This was so helpful. ❤

Waiting for a date to have mastectomy & DIEP reconstruction. Thank you so so much for taking the time to share your journey & spreading so much positivity ❤❤❤❤ it's quite scary not knowing what's it's like post-op so your videos are super helpful

How are you doing now?!? It’s been 2 years!

The diep doesn't give you a breast lift?

You have helped so much. Surgery Jan 19. Thankful to have found you.

Thank you for sharing this!! I have a consultation with The Center in New Orleans tomorrow!!

Also are you happy with your new breast? Do they look real? I was thinking about getting tattoos to cover any scar tissue.

I'm going to be having this surgery in the Spring once school is out for my kids. Could you choose what size you wanted your breast to be. I was a double D before my mascetomy but I don't want to be that big again. I'm thinking a nice C cup.

Sooo totally relate to your experiences! I hate back sleeping too!! I'm three months into my recovery, taking it slowly. Much love to you for your candor and caring advice.

How are you now, honey? It’s been 2 years since you posted 😢

Wishing you all the best

Thank you for sharing your story.

any post bras you recommend? going for my surgery next week?

Can you please post another video. It gives us hope to know you are a survivor 🩷 thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. Your speaking voice is so beautiful and authentic. Love your smile and light, you are stunning 🫶🏾

Thank you so much for your video, it answered many of my questions and put me at ease.🎉❤

Can't hear you that well

Getting on and off the toilet - can’t use a toilet lifter - how to do this w out using chest or stomach muscles? My apologies if u mentioned it and I dozed off and missed it

I had my Diep and mastectomy on Oct 4. I have to say, you cracked me up so much that I was in tears. My chest hurts from laughing so much!!!!!! The tight belly, sleeping and peeing....Then, when you got to the poop part, I dropped my phone, laughing so hard! My chest hurts from laughing so hard. I said the same thing" i didn't want to have a flat belly from cancer." I chuckled... This was the best video ever! I had front row tickets to Dave Chapelle on Oct 19. I had to give them away! Uuugh May you have a speedy recovery and be able to hold your babies close to you. And to your mom, you are a queen who raised a queen. God bless you and your family. Love a sister, Jo-Jo

Are you wearing a binder and for how long

I'm just at decision stage. Probably diep flap, but am scared (of the whole damn thing tbh). Thank you for your bravery in sharing your story ❤🙏 it is so reassuring to learn from others who have experienced/ are experiencing. Sending love and prayers for your continued healing xx

I see a surgeon on friday...im nervous....we were in talks of a flap......

Hi sweet girl i just watched you're video 12 days out! because im having my mastectomy on oct 27th 😬 and then my flap surgery on the 4th thank u for all your information it really helps to hear and watch someones journey 💖 where did you get that pillow were a very Huggy family also. I hope you continue to feel better thank you So much your so cute. 💗

Detoxing will help you get all that metal and poison out of your body. Dandelion tea 👍🏻😊

I'm at 18 days recovery mode. I was told I would be given exercises at my next appointment, can you tell me what kind of exercises I will be given? Will I be given approval to walk upright at that visit also? I am able to have some comfort sitting up a little bit, no longer feel the skin pulling at this point. I was given Ibuprofen for pain & SWELLING. I don't have pain anymore, do you know if I can take it DAILY for swelling? My stomach is very hard and very numb, NONE of the numbness has come down yet.

Loved your vlog post. I’m having my DIEP Flap surgery on 9/14 and it’s nice to hear other experiences. Thank you for keeping it real and positive.❤

This Was Really Good Thank You For Sharing 😊💕💕💕💕

This is The Best Video I’ve Seen So Far For Me Before I Get My Mastectomy

Can you show before pics and after … I had a double mastectomy due to breast cancer and my reconstruction doctor referred me to have the surgery because of complications with the implants and she thinks I would be a good candidate for this surgery

😂 girl I’m the same way! Anything but my back.. 😂 which I was a stomach sleeper but back problems stopped that real quick! I will be getting a bilateral mastectomy in about 2 months and idk which one I’m going to do yet. Idk if I have enough fat for the diep flap but we’ll see plus I want to go a little bigger maybe a C or something. I also have a 7 month old so idk how that’s gonna be with healing etc.. uhh. but thank you girl for this video!❤

I came across your videos and thank you for your positive but honest perspective and I'm so glad you did so well through it all.

You have created such helpful videos, so much great info thank you. I absolutely love your voice it’s so sweet and joyful sounding, like getting a hug!!!

Very helpful! Thank you.

Thank you for sharing.

I just came across your video, I am having my 2nd consultation on August 29th to talk about the DIEP FLAP. I am truly praying about it Thank you for your video

I’m so scared I don’t know which reconstruction should I do. Diep or expander? Help guys

Hi new to your channel here. Can I ask why you pick diep over implants?

Where is the center ?