I had a very uplifting experience today. I had a lumpectomy a year past December and because of complications, my breast was reduced in size. The breast care nurses had not mentioned that they could refer me to the prosthesis clinic, but when I attended a Breast cancer course, a breast care nurse was there, and she said if I contacted them, they could refer me.
I got an appointment within a month. :) I had been feeling a bit low as I could not see any nice underwear and been wearing very loose-fitting sporty bras. Elaine showed me a number of different styles and fitted a breast form. It was great to have some lacy underwear that was comfy. I am no longer lopsided when I look in the mirror.
Today has been so good for my self esteem, though it might not be good for my pocket as I have been pointed in the direction of some lovely appropriate swimwear and bras. My only sadness is that I had to learn about it from a course and I was not automatically referred. My surgeon told me they could not rectify my lopsided breast.
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