tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post4898464546156320452..comments2023-10-14T04:54:09.328-05:00Comments on Fumbling for Words: Pieces of meUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-50180616206948231652009-04-21T07:42:00.000-05:002009-04-21T07:42:00.000-05:00The attitude of some medical professionals can be ...The attitude of some medical professionals can be more painful than the cut of the knife they use. Hope the soothing balm of words your blog friends have sent help you heal. <br /><br />I have two close family members who had reduction surgery and they are so happy they did. You will love the "perky" new girls!Cuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015697402688623317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-20260238022651144262009-04-21T02:13:00.000-05:002009-04-21T02:13:00.000-05:00Wow Heather, wow. I barely know you, but I feel I...Wow Heather, wow. I barely know you, but I feel I do. Thankyou for your vulnerability and transparency here. I was touched by this post. If I lived closer, and knew you better and it was appropriate, I might even come over and sit with you and want to cry with you for having endured such an experience.cecilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12944264862462890029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-23168892031626411512009-04-20T23:06:00.000-05:002009-04-20T23:06:00.000-05:00Ditto Vicky. Thank you. Just - thank you.Ditto Vicky. Thank you. Just - thank you.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294875846897876747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-33352714540478443332009-04-20T16:00:00.000-05:002009-04-20T16:00:00.000-05:00two words
humble
fearless
and another two word...two words<br /><br />humble <br /><br />fearless<br /><br />and another two words<br /><br />thank youVickihttp://www.stiruntilsmooth.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-90822672725971330032009-04-20T07:23:00.000-05:002009-04-20T07:23:00.000-05:00I remember a radiologist talking to me feet when I...I remember a radiologist talking to me feet when I went in for an ankle xray. While I don't mean to equate it with experience, nevertheless I was not pleased.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-89659453204263373282009-04-19T20:31:00.000-05:002009-04-19T20:31:00.000-05:00I am grateful for your willingness to expose yours...I am grateful for your willingness to expose yourself...<br /><br />I have always found it amazing that "pieces of meat" (as you put it) are able to hold so much power in our lives. I was reminded of this the other day as I was telling my 9 year old daughter that it was time to start wearing a cami under her tighter shirts to camoflage the breast buds. I thought, "this is the beginning for her - the beginning of the awareness of the power and hold these "accessories" will bring". <br /><br />It's funny, I have the opposite issue that you do - since birthing and nursing 3 babes these boobs are hardly exisitent to the naked eye! I think of the way that this has caused me to feel less feminine, to feel ashamed and at times embarassed. .... these pieces of meat and the power they hold indeed.<br /><br />May I reccommend a book I think you'd find amazing? "For Keeps - Women Tell the Truth about their Bodies and Growing Older" Edited by Victoria Zackheim. An amazing collection of essays from women from all walks of life - one tells a story so similar to yours. <br /><br />Much love and thanks.Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433191926314878774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1834244437565910862009-04-19T20:14:00.000-05:002009-04-19T20:14:00.000-05:00I am both touched and impressed by your honesty an...I am both touched and impressed by your honesty and bavery. And I hate that society expects us to look a certain, homogenized way.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364011769128646998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-17083647525638966672009-04-19T19:31:00.000-05:002009-04-19T19:31:00.000-05:00Wow, Heather, posting this must have taken a huge ...Wow, Heather, posting this must have taken a huge amount of courage. Thank you for trusting us. I am so sorry your doctor isn't one of the sensitive, warm ones who understands it is the physician's role to treat the whole person, not just the parts. I pray that between now and the surgery date, you have a chance to talk to someone supportive. Hugs, KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-10984407021385150612009-04-19T17:17:00.000-05:002009-04-19T17:17:00.000-05:00My late ex sister in law - had breast reduction su...My late ex sister in law - had breast reduction surgery. Her bra straps cut into her shoulders, she had back pain, and size 1 bottoms and no tops would fit!!<br /><br />She was finally able to fit into clothes - and skip down the sidewalk without giving herself a black eye.<br /><br /><br />We're all rootin' for you!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-83522707556499824582009-04-19T15:07:00.000-05:002009-04-19T15:07:00.000-05:00Every time I come here I feel inspired and humbled...Every time I come here I feel inspired and humbled. You are brave and beautiful. <br /><br />Reduction is never talked about. Society says big boobs are best - but that isn't the case. (I know - DD+....they can be a pain in the backside). I've always thought about reduction myself - but when it comes down to it, not an easy choice ever.Karmyn Rhttp://karmynsdreamings.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-72064177232763009192009-04-19T14:40:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:40:00.000-05:00I'm not sure what to comment but I don't think tha...I'm not sure what to comment but I don't think that's a reason NOT to comment. I was going to say "hugs" but that's not so much our relationship. But know this: I love you with or without insecurities and with or without big boobs.ccaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446463811064233154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1515053975389090702009-04-19T14:09:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:09:00.000-05:00I was here. Sending love.I was here. Sending love.mmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400779291547414615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-61403731084590423832009-04-18T22:37:00.000-05:002009-04-18T22:37:00.000-05:00Oh, Heather. I know this must have taken some seri...Oh, Heather. I know this must have taken some serious inner strength to post this. I hope you're able to talk with someone about this, because it's a big change you're going to go through. Hopefully a good change.<br /><br />Even for positive health reasons, it's always hard to lose a part of yourself. My grandma lost both her breasts to cancer, and when I was young I didn't understand why she wasn't more relieved to be rid of the cancer. Now as a woman who has nursed her two babies, I understand her pain a little more.Stephaniehttp://www.creaturebug.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-90563485940557097472009-04-18T22:36:00.000-05:002009-04-18T22:36:00.000-05:00You are a beautiful woman.You are a beautiful woman.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222197140433385319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-72770312687152785242009-04-18T20:15:00.000-05:002009-04-18T20:15:00.000-05:00Wow! how incredibly brave of you to share that; I ...Wow! how incredibly brave of you to share that; I hope it was therapeutic to write and post. Is there a counsellor that you could talk this out with further? I'm sorry you have to wait so long to get it done after coming to such a difficult decision. <br /><br />I think you're a beautiful person, inside and out, and nothing will change that. You'll still be you, hopefully a little more comfortable though. <br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com