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Greenville, OH

I have nipple reconstruction on Friday. I'm still numb from mastectomy, so will I feel it? I guess I'll be ok to work the next day. Will I look like I have Madonna cones?

December 9, 2015 (edited)
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After a BMX in June, I had nipple reconstruction last Monday. I didn't feel a thing. Still don't. No real swelling or anything. They are healing just fine. It's the easiest thing I've gone through this far. Good luck.

December 12, 2015 (edited)
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I'm about a month ahead of you on the nipple reconstruction. Follow Drs orders. Make sure you continue to protect your new 'nips' with gauze when wearing a bra and/or tight shirt. I have a bit more recon to do then I, too, am off to 'get my Vinnies'...

December 12, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm so happy for you and your nipples!! I can't wait to get some! I have a long way yo go! Sorry the shot hurt but it's worth it! Right! Blessings! Kim. By the way are you getting tattooed areoles ?

December 11, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

Well, it's done! He shot me with lidocaine and boy, did that hurt! I thought I was numb, guess not down deep. I just have gauze pads that are cut in the middle, but he wants me to shower tomorrow. Seems too soon. Yay! I have nipples!!

December 11, 2015
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Wishing you good luck. Let us know how it goes. I had a single mastectomy with reconstruction and I am still trying to decide about the nipple reconstruction. Hugs!

December 10, 2015

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