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I have a BRCA 1 genetic mutation (aka "The Breast Cancer Gene") that puts me at a high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. I inherited the gene from my mother, who died of ovarian cancer at the age of 52.
I'm 29 years old. I do not have cancer. I don't want to have cancer. So I'm doing everything I can, including a double mastectomy, to prevent it before it even starts. I'm having my surgery on November 12.
For more information about BRCA, visit the FORCE website.
I'm 29 years old. I do not have cancer. I don't want to have cancer. So I'm doing everything I can, including a double mastectomy, to prevent it before it even starts. I'm having my surgery on November 12.
For more information about BRCA, visit the FORCE website.
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November
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- What the hell happened back there? (Part 5)
- Range of Motion
- I love my dog.
- What the hell happened back there? (Part 4)
- What the hell happened back there? (Part 3)
- Feeling awesome
- What the hell happened back there? (Part 2)
- What the hell happened back there? (Part 1)
- Sunny Sunday
- So fresh and so clean
- Settled in at home
- Going home
- Tuesday evening video
- I got a teddy!
- Tuesday morning video
- Morning in the hospital
- video from hospital
- Sunday update
- Saturday update #2
- Saturday update
- Update #8
- Update #7
- Update #6
- Update #5
- Update #4
- Update #3
- Check the O.R.
- Update #1
- How this shit is gonna go down.
- 3 sleeps to go
- Video blog - test
- Positive thinking and favourite things
- Feelin' good. In a nerdy way.
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Wow! Thanks. That was really helpful. I'm glad a lot of the range of motion in your arms was there right away. I was wondering if I'd be going for days without being able to hold a book or brush my own teeth or wipe my (ahem).
ReplyDeleteMore of my endless questions to answer at your leisure if you don't mind:
If you wanted to do some leg lifts and just move your lower body around a bit in bed, did that hurt your abdomen too much at first? You've mentioned that anything that stretches the incision would hurt but what about contracting the muscles?
Was tightness and an unhealed inscision the limiting factor in sitting/standing fully upright? What did they say to do to work on getting your back straight and when did they let you start trying?
How long does the restriction on lifting and reaching upwards last?
Does vibration cause pain? (this is a weird Kathak dance-based question). If you drum your heels on the floor rapidly does it cause discomfort? What about jumping (provided you were feeling energetic)? If you jump up and down would there be pain?
Glad it sounds like the really hellish bit of the recovery was only four days or so. This is really helping me feel less scared about potentially choosing a DIEP.
Awesome video Avery, and glad to see you looking and moving so well. Think of you every day,
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Sooooo..... you could play drums in Rock Band, for example??? Sorry, I'm just being silly. I'm so glad you're on the mend! You're a trooper, Ave! :) xoxo
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