to be really proud of my 'fipple'

[derxa]

It's crusty, red and a bit misshapen but I've waited years to get it done.
Love to all mastectomy gals out there.

Congratulations on your new fipple!

Was it tattooed on?

Indoon't know what a fipple is but if mumsnet had a like button this would be the first post I liked.

Congrats to you!

'fipple' = false nipple It's made by cutting and stitching the skin on your boob. Sounds gruesome but completely painless.

Yanbu.
You should be incredibly proud of your new fipple and yourself.

"It's crusty, red and a bit misshapen"

Like all other nipples then

Thanks to those who have posted.
Reassuring Laurie
Put this up on here to encourage people that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Recovering from breast cancer can be grim and depressing

Congratulations and and - a toast to the fipple x

congrats OP.

Glad I opened this thread.

Enjoy your fipple and all who sail on her.

Splendid! Thank-you for teaching me about fipples.

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your fipple! I'm one year post bmx and have another year before I can have recon (radiotherapy after effects). Can't wait to ditch the prostheses and feel a bit more "normal"!

Congratulations on your new addition
I must admit, I clicked on the thread thinking a fipple was a fourth nipple

weebarra
Are you fellow Scottish wumman? What kind of recon are you having? I had DIEP. The recon does make a big difference. I was speaking to a nurse recently and her sister decided to have the op after dropping her chicken fillet into a supermarket freezer
Unfotunately this nipple has no sensation so my DH will have to 'sail' on the other side, Getthe
mrssmith Four would be a bit greedy!

I am derxa, in the east. I haven't looked into it enough yet, but thinking DIEP. My dads a GP and he's fearful of a long op - doesn't see the need for recon, but I've got three children under 8 and I want clothes to fit properly!

Congratulations on your fipple! Many happy years of fipple fiddling await!

I just had bmx & ld flap recon done 4 weeks ago. Fibble to be added later.
Congratulations on yours ????

Congratulations Derxa!
I had mine done 18months ago. It did shrink a bit as it healed, but it does feel good to go swimming & have something showing through your cozzie!
I've also had my titoo, it does need topping up, but looks really good!
Well done for getting through it!

weebarra
The op is long but if you have a good surgeon then I think no need to worry. You also have the added bonus of a 'tummy tuck'. I can recommend Mr R at Broomfield.

Congratulations on your fipple and on your recovery. Very happy for you.

A toast to you and your fipple OP

Well done Derxa for getting through it all.

I had a mastectomy a month ago and am still considering reconstruction.....the tummy tuck might just persuade me ;-)

Hi cleanasawhistle, I remember your first post when you'd found your lump. So glad to hear that you're on the mend.

cleanasawhistle
Go for it. The 'natural' boob makes such a difference.

Yes Frances it does look a bit odd when there is only one 'protuberance'
and thanks for posting.