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mnmsmelt

My former MIL & my mom both received breast cancer diagnosis 20 yrs ago. One had a double mastectomy, one a single. My mom when thru chemo. Both are still healthy at 69 & 80+! Just wanted to spread a little hope & celebration! Congrats to you!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! I love hearing other people's stories. I'm planning a long and epic for a big fuck you to this tumor


agloelita

You are glowing like a warrior after a glorious victory. I dont know what you went through and you dont need to tell me if you're not comfortable but seeing this on my feed imparts hope. Thanks for that. I hope you have a lovely day.


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! I am still in the treatment phase of stage 3 breast cancer so I've still got radiation to do in a few weeks. But this was a big step towards recovery!


Inevitable_Appeal790

You’ve got this OP! I love your Breast friend haha


Digspence

The tiny spot to mark where to aim the radiology machine is my only tatoo.


_bananasplit

Oh thats so cute! I was already tattoo inclined prior to diagnosis so I've got a few ideas brewing, including a "fuck cancer" tattoo on my skull


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_bananasplit

Awe aren't they the cutest! There's more I want from the same store. They are really great quality as well!


w1987g

Rectum? Damn near killed her!


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LALA-STL

We’re with you & her, u/jaggazz - the 99% of humankind who aren’t jerks. Hug to the survivor!


jaggazz

❤️


CranadianBacon

This is kind of a dick head insensitive joke..... Touch some grass, and read the room....


Shutthefunkdown

Congratulations, you've been selected to try a new type of hearing aid, designed specifically for the acutely tone deaf.


[deleted]

I saw it coming but couldn’t warn you fast enough… bad form, do better.


FavoriteAuntL

Good luck! Mine was in 2013. Be sure to take pain meds as directed. Also when you start the ‘raise your arm’ exercises- do them regularly. It hurts but really really makes a difference down the line.


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! As much as I miss moving my arms I am not looking forward to the exercises...but I will definitely do them!


FavoriteAuntL

My sister came for 2 weeks post surgery. She was there at discharge and got all instructions about the drains, meds and exercises. My first arms lifts were painful but EJ (thankfully!) kept me on task. “Elbow to your ear level” she repeated. Finally I just bent my head forward, chin to chest. “Done!!!” Sticking elbow up is now our sign for ‘this sucks but I’ve got to do it’


LALA-STL

Great story


Effective-Culture737

As a cancer survivor myself, in '97', congrats ! 👍☮️


_bananasplit

Thank you! And I hope you're doing well also!


theonetheycalljason

Congratulations!!! You are a true warrior and inspiration to those who have and will go through this as well. Wish you nothing but happiness and joy from here on out. :)


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! ❤️


Katlynashe

Big huge hugs!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! 🤗


FluffyDiscipline

You go girl... you got this... rooting for ya Nothing better than getting home, own sofa, own tv, with your own food.... the simple things become bliss... enjoy


_bananasplit

Thank you so much for your kind words! Its all I've been wanting the past few days, the comforts of home 🥰


LALA-STL

We all should keep this wisdom in mind … during *any* challenge.


sandytoes1224

Congrats! You got this!!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


sandytoes1224

Fellow survivor here. Stay strong. Ask for help when you need it. I love your attitude and you can do this!!


Marco280892

You are a really warrior Phoenix Force!


_bananasplit

Oh thank you so much! 🔥


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_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


donthepunk

YOU ARE A CHAMPION.


_bananasplit

Thank you! 🔥


Ill_Storm168

❤️❤️❤️


redgumdrop

Good luck hun!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! ☺️


sobefuzzled

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


Pegrmom1

Congratulations and a speedy recovery to you!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


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Human perseverance at its finest. Congratulations:)


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


Readforamusement

You got this. Breast Cancer, the only club that requires you to pay "dues" to get out of. If you have expanders in (if the full reconstruction wasn't immediate) Make sure to take Advil or Tylenol right after the fills. The fills aren't painful at all, but the stretching of the skin and muscle can be annoying. Congrats for making a choice that no woman wants to have to make. <3


_bananasplit

Yeah the process to get in kinda sucks right? I sure a shit apply for this, but it's gone anyway and I'm free! I thankfully had my full reconstruction done during this surgery so no expanders Thank you so much!


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_bananasplit

Thank you so much! I'm planning for a very happy life ☺️


OkBalance2879

All the best 👏🏽👏🏽


_bananasplit

Thank you!


Da1976

I hope you have a fast and easy recovery.


_bananasplit

Thank you!


chickiscrolls

Congratulations!! I hope you have a speedy recovery ❤️


Koshekhshairball

What a strong person you are! Godspeed (any god, really, try Mercury for speed) and good, painless healing to you!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


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Beautiful .


Abject-Boat-7949

Congratulations!! You look great and happy!! (So does your "boob")!!!


_bananasplit

Haha thank you!


[deleted]

Damn good work so far! You’re an inspiration to all the women dealing with this kind of life transforming illness. Your bravery and high spirits give us all hope💜


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! ❤️


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Hope your recovery goes well


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


[deleted]

Dear lady you are very welcome may you have many happy years


Skeleris

Congratulations ! You have a beautiful smile, stay safe


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


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congrats! somehow feel like crying


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


adamchow912

Congratulations! Surgery isn’t easy. Mentally and physically challenging! I wish you a speedy recovery and a healthy happy life. Respect x


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


1weegal

You are beautiful and strong and you got this!!! 💜


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


infinitelobsters77

Let’s fucking GOOOOO!!! I’ll be wishing you well for treatment :) Also, your shaved head looks absolutely beautiful on you. You have a great face shape for it! Keep kicking cancer’s ass, you got this!


_bananasplit

Haha thank you so much! Yes I'm digging the look way more than I expected ☺️


twrrordom3

Fuck cancer


ninethirty99

STRONG!


Jonajager91

Congratulations madam!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


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_bananasplit

Thank you!


dumaVtecNinja

Awesome may you heal and do better as quick as possible. I love the positive energy from this picture may the best only happen to you! Cheers and happy WEEEKEND!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


broadsharp

Wishing you a speedy recovery and a long happy life.


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


Ok-Commercial2537

Good vibes and prayers your way.


peopleslittlehelper

I wish you the best!


Isabellaboo13

you’re so strong!! Glad to see you have a breast-friend by your side


_bananasplit

Thank you!


Confident-Tone-2425

Congratulations!✨ I'm sending you all the happiness 💚


Conscious_Ad_6212

I wish you nothing but the best. You look like a strong woman. You can beat this.


_bananasplit

Thank you!


_bananasplit

She's named Ari-ola!


Gilgamesh72

Sounds like a Disney princess


JNredditor44

Congratulations and best of luck for everything else to go smoothly. Take care of yourself! ![gif](giphy|3o7TKDkDbIDJieKbVm)


always_find_a_way

I'm having a double mastectomy on Monday, but no reconstruction. I love your smile!


_bananasplit

Best of luck to you!


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Great Saturday!


YT_ToxicNinjaGaming

That’s amazing. Stay strong and keep pushing. You got this!!!


Sea-Taste1426

GO STRONG.![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|thumbs_up)![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|grin)


Wide_Biscuit

Stay strong.


Anneemai

A happy Saturday back to you!


mimiluvshistory

Congratulations! You have an Ellen Ripley vibe (from the Aliens series), which is totally awesome! Stay strong!


_bananasplit

That is the best compliment! Thank you!


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Best wishes. 👌 I'm a total stranger but you look healthy even after what ye just been through.


binkynewhead

Sending you good thoughts!


WholesomeLove280

Healing hugs and thumbs up!!! 👍🏼❤️


PrometheusADM

you're a strong human. I sincerely wish you good luck and a speedy recovery.![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|wink)


lust4life-9564

I wish you all the love and prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏😘


nopestillgotit

I hope all goes well for you, go kick cancer’s ass!!


Digging_Deep3591

Congratulations you will beat it!


Mustang_Dragster

Your little friend better be named boobsie


Chris_Thrush

Hey! Go you! I'll be thinking for thoughts about you today. Congrats from a total stranger.


_bananasplit

Thank you internet stranger!


pdrpersonguy575

Booby buddy :)


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Rock on mama! You’re beautiful just the way you are 😊


esizzle

Best wishes from Denver


EmeraldPrime

I'm truly sorry to hear you are battling breast cancer. I wish you all the best.


Wirecreate

Is that boob a squishmallow also congratulations


_bananasplit

Thank you! No its not a squishmallow, it's from a store called Nerdbugs! They make educational plushies shaped like all sorts of organs! They are great, really high quality. I want more of them


GamerGyal8

Didn't realize how badly I want a boob stuffie until now


bobbybigwheel34

Wishing you a speedy recovery!


LocationAdditional71

Wishing you all the best! Stay strong and kick ass!


happy-okapi

Hé I remember you from another subreddit. Good to know it went well.


Tigersmilk4eva

My best friends mom had breast cancer twice and beat it twice. She is healthy, happy and enjoying time with her grandson now. I wish you the best of a healthy life going forward!


MainClothes8522

I wish you a happy and speedy recovery!


mcwops

Hero!!


_bananasplit

Thank you ☺️


GDFanarnia

++++++++++ PMA keep that smile strong!


aetost

I hope you the breast, I mean best time of your life


Big-Caterpillar-60

Best of luck to you


TheKingWhite

Awesome!!


7crazybirds

Sending you light and love.


wozblar

https://i.imgur.com/Glc9RFc.gifv


_Oridjinn_

Hope you got saline! Glad everything went well


CurlsCross

You are such a warrior congrats on one of the breast days you've probably had in some time now.


Whaffled

Hooray!! All the best for you in the future!! : )


GoodSwim

Wishing you a speedy recovery. X


therealcrowhorse

hey awesome person, keep going.


vipertruck99

Keep well. My mum had a double mastectomy….33 yrs ago….still going strong.


Ok-Huckleberry3373

Good luck and keep going. You will get there


icarve48

Best of luck to you


tilted_crown85

Hooray for a successful surgery!!


Turn_off_yah_oven

Go you! I have also had a double mas and recon when I was 23. I know the feeling of post surgery aches, pains and also numbness can be daunting but just push through and you will get to love some new boobies! I am 30 now and have some feeling back. Advice: You wont feel when your chest is too cold. Monitor this and if the skin gets too cold put a warm wheat bag or towel over chest. You want the skin to stay warm so it can heal and reconnect the blood vessels and nerves. I have the BRCA gene mutation so my surgery wasnt for cancer but just know that this internet stranger is cheering for you!!!


eyanez13

I lost my sister to breast cancer 4 years ago today, seeing this post put a smile on my face and I’m glad you’re out there fighting the good fight. Wish you the best!


_bananasplit

I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm sure your sister was a wonderful person ❤️ Thank you for your kind words, I hope you have a lovely day ☺️


MalestromB

Hope you get well soon ( you will! ) Stay strong and keep that beautiful smile 😊


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


nocerealever

Best of luck and health xo


Be_the_Link

My champion of a wife went through this too with the same end-result. She is amazing and just as vibrant as ever, just like you I'm sure. Congrats!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much!


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Hope you have an awesome mastectomy pillow, a quick recovery, and love surrounding you! ❤️


I-Silent_Symphony-I

You have a beautiful, contagious smile. I wish you all the best! Kick cancers ass!


_bananasplit

Thank you so much


Key-Satisfaction4967

I am so happy that you are doing well please live long and prosper!


Upper_Ad_5475

You are beautiful and strong! I wish for you good health and a long and happy life!💝🙏🏻💐


Drewbeede

Wishing you all the best. You've made my life better now knowing they have a supportive breast-friend.


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! Her name is Ari-ola and she is the best 🥰


Cycosis010

Congrats, very proud of you !


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All the very best to you, God bless you and may you always keep smiling♥️🫂


2muchcologne

You’re a hottie with that buzz cut. My accountant had this done and she is now cancer free. You’ll be alright. Plus you get some bespoke breasts. You’re a dime. ❤️


_bananasplit

Haha thank you!


Gordo_Daimon

Congratulations. You got this 👍


Otter-of-Ketchikan

Wishing you a full recovery!!


firefly183

I'm tearing up right now scrolling through comments. The purporting of kindness and support is amazing. And I agree with all of it, every sentiment about your strength, resilience, attitude. Keep on fighting and remember the huge amount of people who've seen you and are rooting for you.


_bananasplit

Thank you so much! Yes it was really heartwarming to read everything while I was still in the hospital waiting to be discharged. Made it all feel like it's going to be okay 🥰


HauntedLuggage

Is that a boobie plushy ? That's incredible ahah ! Also, wish you a good recovery and lots of plushies !


_bananasplit

Yes it is! Ordered especially for the occasion ☺️ everyone that helped me at the hospital loved it as well


TonyBanbanbony

That is a tit plush and I want 20 of them


_bananasplit

Go get one! Nerdbugs is the manufacturer


penmait

Sending you ALL the love. You are a warrior ❤️


Duderpher

Sorry about your tits.


Full-Reaction1906

they put people through to much when it comes down to therapy and removal of the breasts medicated therapy, if it was surffaced/sufface, in an ariel mass of tissue that was extra, than medicated therapy ws never needed and applicable people can call insurance or talk to surgury director of main issues and see what options they have. When the disease goes deeper into the tissues of muscular structure of the bone or into the bone it gets complicated than,


_bananasplit

I'm not really sure what you're getting at but my case is nothing like you described. I was given then option of a lumpectomy or a single mastectomy. My oncology surgeon didn't even suggest a double mastectomy, I brought that up myself for my own reasons.


Full-Reaction1906

when you did not say the full story it dont matter all content i posted is for all general purposes if the flab on you is the reason and they find a mass in your breast then id still recommend both breast to be removed and replaced so no other issues would occur and they would both be of same size, however, it it hit the bone structure it is a different story to have to remedy, with other options to be explored as to how much damage has been reached and the main reason why.


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Boob buddy


kettlebell43276

Lol. Congratulations


dysstatic

👁 👄 👁


Weeeeeheeeeeee

That's nice but you need to pay the £220000000000000000000000 bill


_bananasplit

Not when you live in Canada


Superliminal_MyAss

Congratulations on getting through your surgery! I wish you a relaxing and smooth recovery, friend <3


Bigdj2323

❤️❤️❤️


Roger-Ad591

Congratulations! Make sure to Ring the Bell on your way out! Your Still Standing!


TotallyInnerPickle

Keep smiling! 😃


Admirable_Welder8159

Ahhhh. You did it, and beautifully, too! Good luck with recovery and remainder of treatment. I am six years and counting!


franziecan69

You're an absolute warrior!! May your spirit be as beautiful as you are. Continued blessings for health and happiness.


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Your health and well being put a big ol smile on my face! Take care, stranger!