Comments for Previve http://previve.com Don't Just Survive Cancer. Previve. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:54:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Jodi Kreizer by ryan http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12348 ryan Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:54:40 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12348 Jodi, you're so beautiful and brave. Jodi, you’re so beautiful and brave.

]]> Comment on Episode 8: Recovery by Britt http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12346 Britt Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:43:44 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12346 Thank you for posting your story - what an inspiration! I am 29 and about to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy with alloderm reconstruction. Reading and watching about your experience has really helped give me a better understanding of what to expect. I really admire your courage for putting your story out there and sharing it with the world. I hope lots of other young women are inspired to share their stories too - I know I am! You look fabulous! Thank you for posting your story – what an inspiration!
I am 29 and about to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy with alloderm reconstruction. Reading and watching about your experience has really helped give me a better understanding of what to expect.
I really admire your courage for putting your story out there and sharing it with the world. I hope lots of other young women are inspired to share their stories too – I know I am!
You look fabulous!

]]> Comment on Jodi Kreizer by Britt http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12345 Britt Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:22:33 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12345 Thanks so much for your post Jodi. While I don't carry the BRCA gene - I did have cancer as a child (soft tissue sarcoma) and lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 8. It was later discovered that I carry the P53 gene which is a genetic gene mutation which puts me at risk for a number of cancers, breast being the highest at 95% b/n the ages of 29-34. I am currently 29 and have decided to go ahead with a prophylactic double mastectomy with reconstruction. I've also been in touch with Bright Pink - what a great site. Reading your story was inspiring and helpful as I begin my journey. Thank you :) Thanks so much for your post Jodi. While I don’t carry the BRCA gene – I did have cancer as a child (soft tissue sarcoma) and lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 8. It was later discovered that I carry the P53 gene which is a genetic gene mutation which puts me at risk for a number of cancers, breast being the highest at 95% b/n the ages of 29-34.
I am currently 29 and have decided to go ahead with a prophylactic double mastectomy with reconstruction.
I’ve also been in touch with Bright Pink – what a great site.
Reading your story was inspiring and helpful as I begin my journey.
Thank you :)

]]> Comment on Jodi Kreizer by Mary http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12344 Mary Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:34:51 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=975#comment-12344 Erika, If you are BRCA2--think twice about having your ovaries removed before menopause-- LOOK at the STATISTICS. YOUR RISK IS TOO SMALL. TAKE THE PILL for Gods sake don't let the doctors scare you. Erika,

If you are BRCA2–think twice about having your ovaries removed before menopause– LOOK at the STATISTICS. YOUR RISK IS TOO SMALL. TAKE THE PILL for Gods sake don’t let the doctors scare you.

]]> Comment on Episode 8: Recovery by Plastische Chirurgie http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12332 Plastische Chirurgie Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:19:43 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12332 First of all, you are AWESOME! You serve not only as an inspiration for us, but also for the whole world! And clearly, that's not an exaggeration. Women should indeed be treated as they really are, beautiful from the inside and out. If you feel down or not pretty, just always remember Bruno Mars' song, "Just the Way you Are". First of all, you are AWESOME!

You serve not only as an inspiration for us, but also for the whole world! And clearly, that’s not an exaggeration. Women should indeed be treated as they really are, beautiful from the inside and out.

If you feel down or not pretty, just always remember Bruno Mars’ song, “Just the Way you Are”.

]]> Comment on Episode 8: Recovery by Dawn http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12322 Dawn Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:06:21 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12322 Claudia, you are soooo beautiful--inside and out! You look FABULOUS!!! THank you for everything you have done to share your story and inspire others. Claudia, you are soooo beautiful–inside and out! You look FABULOUS!!! THank you for everything you have done to share your story and inspire others.

]]> Comment on Episode 8: Recovery by rachel http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12321 rachel Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:30:03 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12321 oh claudia! what a celebration. i remember you asking me last year if you would ever get your thoughts back. would breast cancer even NOT be on your mind. i cried listening to you talk about the day you realized it was 5pm and you had not thought about breast cancer. thx so much for sharing your journey in such a unique way. you look absolutely fantastic!!! yes, we definitely upgraded;) this year was the best i looked in a swim suit as well. we deserve that boost in confidence after everything we've gone through. your true bosom buddy;) rach xoxo oh claudia! what a celebration. i remember you asking me last year if you would ever get your thoughts back. would breast cancer even NOT be on your mind. i cried listening to you talk about the day you realized it was 5pm and you had not thought about breast cancer.

thx so much for sharing your journey in such a unique way. you look absolutely fantastic!!! yes, we definitely upgraded;) this year was the best i looked in a swim suit as well. we deserve that boost in confidence after everything we’ve gone through.

your true bosom buddy;)
rach
xoxo

]]> Comment on Episode 8: Recovery by Megan http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12320 Megan Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:29:16 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=1155#comment-12320 Hey Claudia, Watching this episode reminded me of everything I went through...with the exception of the expansion as I had direct to implant. I watched this while my husband was in the room, and he remembers emptying my drains for me. I found it sooo gross to!! He was such a help emptying those drains for me, and even cleaning my incisions, changing bandages. I also hated those drains, they truly were the most discomfort of it all for me. When they pulled those drains out it felt sooo weird, and the one side burned. Watching them pull them out of you just gave me shivers, and reminded me of how it felt haha. My husband said "I watched when they did that to you" yuck! lol I also feel the same way as you in that.. it is and was such a relief to not have the thought of breast cancer cross my mind anymore. I also felt that I loved my new body in a bathing suit soo much more too! haha. I am soo happy all went well, and you look fabulous!! Can you believe it is coming up to a year for you now??? I am a year and a half since now!! Crazy how time flies, and I honestly forget that I even had foobs! haha. They are a part of me now! Anyways, thanks for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration to many young women! Hey Claudia,

Watching this episode reminded me of everything I went through…with the exception of the expansion as I had direct to implant. I watched this while my husband was in the room, and he remembers emptying my drains for me. I found it sooo gross to!! He was such a help emptying those drains for me, and even cleaning my incisions, changing bandages.
I also hated those drains, they truly were the most discomfort of it all for me. When they pulled those drains out it felt sooo weird, and the one side burned. Watching them pull them out of you just gave me shivers, and reminded me of how it felt haha. My husband said “I watched when they did that to you” yuck! lol
I also feel the same way as you in that.. it is and was such a relief to not have the thought of breast cancer cross my mind anymore. I also felt that I loved my new body in a bathing suit soo much more too! haha.
I am soo happy all went well, and you look fabulous!! Can you believe it is coming up to a year for you now???
I am a year and a half since now!! Crazy how time flies, and I honestly forget that I even had foobs! haha. They are a part of me now!
Anyways, thanks for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration to many young women!

]]> Comment on Elisabeth van Zelm by Elisabeth van Zelm http://previve.com/?p=766#comment-11917 Elisabeth van Zelm Sun, 14 Aug 2011 05:09:34 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=766#comment-11917 It has been so difficult to "line up the gods" to get my surgery happening. I had to find another 2 surgeons, because I just can't afford the "gaps" the Australian private health system has, or wait 3 years or more for the public system. I am technically employed (casually), but some weeks have very little work and the work is physical work that I will not be able to continue for a while post surgery. I went to see one of my sisters' breast surgeon. He agreed to do it with no gap, and vowed to find me a re-constructive surgeon who will do the same. I have a date. Tuesday 27th September. I won't be in a breast cancer ward, so there will not be any of the usual support that women going through mastectomies have. My sisters have stopped being openly hostile about my decision, however there is no support from them either. I am so pleased to finally have a date. I'm scared, but not as scared of getting breast cancer. Lissy It has been so difficult to “line up the gods” to get my surgery happening.
I had to find another 2 surgeons, because I just can’t afford the “gaps” the Australian private health system has, or wait 3 years or more for the public system. I am technically employed (casually), but some weeks have very little work and the work is physical work that I will not be able to continue for a while post surgery.
I went to see one of my sisters’ breast surgeon. He agreed to do it with no gap, and vowed to find me a re-constructive surgeon who will do the same.
I have a date. Tuesday 27th September.
I won’t be in a breast cancer ward, so there will not be any of the usual support that women going through mastectomies have.
My sisters have stopped being openly hostile about my decision, however there is no support from them either.
I am so pleased to finally have a date. I’m scared, but not as scared of getting breast cancer.
Lissy

]]> Comment on Elizabeth Bryndza by Bill Mallek http://previve.com/?p=577#comment-11915 Bill Mallek Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:04:12 +0000 http://previve.com/?p=577#comment-11915 Hey...Its BJ..I have been trying to get a hold of you....But i dont have your number or email. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck in England. You are a strong, amazing person who has a tremendous future. I know we haven't spoke in a while.....so I thought I would try and reach out. I am not sure if you will even get this....but if you do, just know i am thinking of you. Good luck..and be safe. Beejay..... Hey…Its BJ..I have been trying to get a hold of you….But i dont have your number or email. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck in England. You are a strong, amazing person who has a tremendous future. I know we haven’t spoke in a while…..so I thought I would try and reach out. I am not sure if you will even get this….but if you do, just know i am thinking of you. Good luck..and be safe. Beejay…..

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