Bye Bye Boobies!

I’m 12 days out from my Prophylactic Mastectomy and so many thoughts are going through my mind.

Sometimes I can’t believe I’m at this point but to be honest, I feel like it’s one of many good things that have come as a result of my sisters diagnosis. We said from the very beginning we were going to look for the good and though it’s been an exhausting, sad, frustrating and honestly sometimes insane; but there has still been a lot of beauty in it.

I learned how truly bad ass my sister is. Like….she’s the best! I will never forgot how graceful she was through this. We clung to our faith as a family and not only did we feel closer to God, but it brought us closer to each other. We all came together like we would have when we were younger and living under one roof. We’ve encouraged friends, family members and even strangers to get their mammograms. I’ve been able to share my Prophy journey with people and Lia has already been a wonderful resource to other young women just starting their journey.

Yesterday, I finally got word that insurance approved my mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. It was like a ton of bricks was immediately lifted from my shoulders. Oddly, I don’t feel scared for this procedure. I have a great team of doctors who I trust completely! I’m in the best health of my life and maybe the start of that journey was all because God knew I needed this. Since the beginning of this, my biggest fear was that someone would tell me I couldn’t have my procedure. Would I be sick to my stomach for weeks at a time just waiting for my next MRI and mammograms? Thankfully I never have to answer that question because bye bye boobies!

Most of all, I am feeling thankful. I am thankful for good medicine. I am thankful for the support from my husband, family and friends. I am thankful to put my big sis hat back on the following month to help Lia navigate the tips and tricks of her own recovery. I am thankful that insurance agreed that this surgery was in my best interest. I am thankful for this answered prayer.

Thank you for being here and following my journey.

Love, Lanie