Mastectomy EXCHANGE SURGERY | How does the LOOK & FEEL Change Post Surgery | Expander to Implant

This video compares the 'look and feel' between a tissue expander and an implant (before and after my exchange surgery). I was very surprised at how I felt when I woke up after the surgery and I'm very excited to pass this along to you! I hope this gives you some insight as to what to expect (keeping in mind that everyone's experience is different)🙏💫.
SUBSCRIBE🌷 to come along as I continue to share more about my cancer journey and life as a survivor with the purpose of supporting you, and creating a space where we all feel less alone💕
OTHER VIDEOS THAT MAY SPEAK TO YOU⬇️:
◽SURGERY
PREPARE for Mastectomy Surgery - • Prepare for Mastectomy...
What to Look for in a Post Surgery COMPRESSION Bra - • What to Look for in a ...
Reduce SCARRING Post Surgery - • Reduce Scarring Post S...
Mastectomy DRAIN REMOVAL - • Mastectomy Surgery DRA...
How Do TISSUE EXPANDERS Work | Mastectomy Reconstruction - • How do TISSUE EXPANDER...
Are Tissue Expanders Painful | What to Expect - • Are TISSUE EXPANDERS P...
3 Years POST Mastectomy... What I CAN & Can't Do - • 3 Years Post Mastectom...
◽CHEMOTHERAPY
Does Chemotherapy HURT- • Does Chemotherapy HURT...
WHEN & WHAT will my Hair Look Like when I LOSE it - • Losing My Hair to Chem...
Post Chemo HAIR GROWTH - • Post Chemo HAIR GROWTH...
Why Keep ACTIVE during Chemo - • 5 Reasons to keep ACTI...
◽RADIATION THERAPY
Radiation Preparation SURPRISE - • Radiation Prep SURPRIS...
Does Radiation HURT - • Breast Cancer Radiatio...
3 Things that HELPED MY SKIN During Radiation - • 3 Things that HELPED m...
◽HORMONE THERAPY
Feeling frustrated with how I FEEL on Hormone Therapy - • Video
What I Discovered when I STOPPED Tamoxifen - • *Exciting* What I Lear...
Breastfeeding and Tamoxifen - • Breastfeeding *could* ...
I decided to Re-Start TAMOXIFEN after Becoming a Mom - • I Decided to Re-Start ...
Much love🕊
You've got this!
Sincerely,
Chelsey
#breastcancerjourney #mastectomyreconstruction #exchangesurgery

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  • @maryfarmer243
    @maryfarmer24311 күн бұрын

    I just had my expanders to implants surgery in June, and very thankful to be able to say I'm pretty much done! Cancer free, but will continue to be monitored for about five years. The implants do feel better than the expanders, trust the process ladies, the road may be long but the results are worth it.

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    11 күн бұрын

    🎊Congratulations🎊!!! Thank you for sharing🙏🌷!

  • @jlynnd1616
    @jlynnd16168 ай бұрын

    You doing ok? Not trying to be nosey. Just been following you for awhile and praying for you.

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    8 ай бұрын

    Awe thank you so much for checking in, that is very kind of you🙏❤. I am doing well. Thank you!!

  • @patriciaocta1915
    @patriciaocta19154 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for these videos. I first got breast cancer at 15, but I haven’t been ready for breast expanders until now at 22. I’m a bit overwhelmed and regretting it but I’m so excited for this thing to come out.

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    4 ай бұрын

    Sending many healing vibes your way. I my experience it feels SO MUCH better when they are out🌷. You've got this!

  • @iamshe7406
    @iamshe74063 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your journey. May God continue to bless you. I'm scheduled to get my exchange surgery in a few days after delayed latissimus dorsi flap surgery. I am so excited. Your video was very helpful.

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    3 ай бұрын

    Wishing you all the best for your surgery🌱🌷! I'm excited for you! Happy healing and moving forward🎊

  • @user-gp9mf8rr9q
    @user-gp9mf8rr9q9 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @sacredheart414
    @sacredheart4149 ай бұрын

    Hi Chelsey! (Day one of Tamoxifen for me today. 🙏)

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! You've got this💪👊! Not sure if you saw this video... might speak to you❤... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYeo1ZWyoteuetY.htmlsi=uuhz58cmZDAyI2tF

  • @Pastorswifesurvingcancer
    @Pastorswifesurvingcancer8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing. I have delayed reconstruction in December. I’m 4 years out from inflammatory breast cancer. I’m so excited but at the same time wondering if it’s worth it?

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi💕. Which part are you wondering if it's worth it?

  • @devoo0562
    @devoo05628 ай бұрын

    Hey I’m not trying to bring up past tragedies but I’m coming from your lupron video and I wanted to ask how the lupron reverse process went was it completely reverseable and the side effects or was there any problems that the lupron might’ve caused after not taking it

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    8 ай бұрын

    All good, I'm happy to put some thought into this question... honestly, the reverse process was very smooth. I didn't notice notice drastic change once I switched to Tamoxifen, but rather a slight improvement over several months time. I hope this helps💕

  • @beuloveu1482
    @beuloveu14822 ай бұрын

    God bless you

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much🙏🌷. Sending positive vibes your way.

  • @beuloveu1482

    @beuloveu1482

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽 I’m in remission and also recovering from reconstructive surgery

  • @kerri9326
    @kerri93265 ай бұрын

    Hi! I just had a unilateral right breast mastectomy. They did not really rec. removing other breast as a preventative. So Im having augmentation on the left breast for symmetry. Is this what you had done? And were you happy with the results. I was just looking for someone that had unilateral surg. I find mostly double mastectomy experieces.

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi🌷! Your experience does sound similar to mine:). In my experience, I feel my surgeon was able to get close to achieving symmetry when *wearing a bra*. I believe I'm the only one that can notice a difference clothed. I hope this helps to answer your question🙏❤

  • @kerri9326

    @kerri9326

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ChelseyTarnow Thank you!

  • @shannonb2817
    @shannonb28179 ай бұрын

    I got 32C prosthetics last month. Those things are heavy! I'm trying to get Pam Anderson boobs. But not sure if they can stretch me out that far 😂

  • @ChelseyTarnow

    @ChelseyTarnow

    9 ай бұрын

    Lol, that's awesome! Gotta go for whatever look makes you happy☺! I hope you get there!

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