tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post883638736843255706..comments2024-01-28T19:29:17.196-08:00Comments on Goodbye to Boobs: The Scar Project: What Would You Do?Steph Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11819812052464985800noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-61199622247983416172011-10-01T13:19:41.052-07:002011-10-01T13:19:41.052-07:00Found this because of The Scar Project Book. I am ...Found this because of The Scar Project Book. I am buying the book because I had prophylactic bilateral mastectomies in 2001. Reconstruction was not successful. Finally, in 2010 I had the implants removed. <br /><br />It will be nice to have a book where the women are gorgeous like me!<br /><br />Karen in Denver<br />10/1/11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-16943756018404727742010-10-30T08:08:36.836-07:002010-10-30T08:08:36.836-07:00Well... Considering you have used my photo on your...Well... Considering you have used my photo on your blog, I can tell you with certainty that it is weird to have people that you have no idea using your picture, etc, but I think the message is more important than my loss of anonymity. The fact, at the end of the day, is you probably have no idea what my name is, where I live, or what I do. I have a wonderful career and don't exactly want everyone I work with to see the photos, but if they do... Well, they can reconcile their on conscience with what they do with that information. My mom and I had talked about that before I posed and I said, "I'm raising cancer awareness and if anyone has an issue with that, well that is their problem. I am proud of myself and proud that I did what I had to do to LIVE."Kristinhttp://seakris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-34644494296791387802010-08-17T10:09:23.459-07:002010-08-17T10:09:23.459-07:00Wow...I just read this blog and I hope you find th...Wow...I just read this blog and I hope you find this comment...actually, I am BRCA2 positive and posed for David Jay's SCAR Project in December of 2007 - the same year I had my pbm and before my reconstruction was complete. I would be happy to talk to you about why I chose to do so. <br /><br />I recently did an interview with a web radio show about the SCAR project. The woman was WONDERFUL and put together a video of photos - which included mine. Many of my FB friends are seeing this photo for the first time and I feel a bit "exposed" but I know this is what I signed up to do...<br /><br />I just wanted to stop by and offer to talk with you if you would like about the SCAR project. It was an amazing experience and touched me on so many personal levels. I also want to know I cracked up about your explanation of flashing people after surgery...I was the same way...and I often wonder what people think as they may see others feel me up...maybe modesty is tied to the tissue that was taken out;)Sarahttp://slbarto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-7586792388205782022010-05-28T11:46:10.921-07:002010-05-28T11:46:10.921-07:00Anonymous... Many women with no reconstruction Ha...Anonymous... Many women with no reconstruction Have participated in the Scar Project. Beautiful survivors, with or without reconstruction. Check out The Scar Project Webpage, or Facebook page!BethanyAronowMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935051747297983020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-82684604391719711182010-05-13T19:51:07.686-07:002010-05-13T19:51:07.686-07:00What about the survivors who have chosen no recon...What about the survivors who have chosen no reconstruction. I don't think anyone would enjoy seeing my scaresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-28171803618929420952010-03-25T09:17:46.059-07:002010-03-25T09:17:46.059-07:00Hey guys, Just an update. I decided to put this of...Hey guys, Just an update. I decided to put this off and try again later in the year. Not because I am afraid to pose to the photographs (I've decided it's something I want to do and that it's something important to do). I've decided, instead of going to NYC in April, I'm going on vacation to Aruba. A much needed vacation. (And I'm anxious to see how these puppies float in the ocean). So, you know, it's good news all around! Cheers, StephSteph Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819812052464985800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-44865151037605985952010-03-06T13:50:59.266-08:002010-03-06T13:50:59.266-08:00Hi Steph, It's so funny but I feel exactly th...Hi Steph, It's so funny but I feel exactly the same way you do - I was kinda secretive about the whole thing before my surgery but ever since my mast and recon I've been telling anybody and everybody about it and showing anyone who's curious. I feel like "can you believe these puppies are fakies?" <br /><br />Anyhow, definitely think you do the piccies. His photos are gorgeous and you will be contributing meaningfully to educating people about what we have gone through.Deehttp://sandradginzburg.typepad.com/imamutant/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-46473959453673682492010-03-02T08:56:33.141-08:002010-03-02T08:56:33.141-08:00The Scar Project has put out some amazingly beauti...The Scar Project has put out some amazingly beautiful, inspiring, and empowering photos. The organization is obviously legit and has the best interest of those involved in mind. So...I say go for it!<br /><br />You'll always be able to come up with a million reasons to NOT do something, but, in the end, what counts is why you SHOULD do something. You are a very strong woman who had to make a very hard decision and, while doing it, you managed to help, support, and empower others in the same position. You have scars, yes, but you don't have cancer and it was you that made that a truth! Those aspects of you are what would be highlighted and shown in a photo.<br /><br />At the same time, it should be something you do, firstly, for you. If you feel that this would help with your healing and acceptance, than it's a great idea! You've taken the first step by contacting the organization, so something flicked in your mind and made you interested! <br /><br />Let me know what you decide!!!Brandihttp://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=631982275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-69810917579473934142010-03-02T07:06:04.664-08:002010-03-02T07:06:04.664-08:00I would do it in a snap Steph! I'm not a mom,...I would do it in a snap Steph! I'm not a mom, but hopefully will be one - as you know. And maybe my mind would change if I really was, but I really think I would do it anyways. I'll go to NY with you! Seriously, I would! Let me know your decision!!! TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-87360898513784629382010-02-28T20:21:48.580-08:002010-02-28T20:21:48.580-08:00I didn't know how you wanted to do it, but her...I didn't know how you wanted to do it, but here's my blog. <br /><br />Biologybrain-SimonSays.blogspot.comErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08515546833172495309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-65288195929896355722010-02-26T21:05:57.851-08:002010-02-26T21:05:57.851-08:00Hello.. I just came across a post of yours this ev...Hello.. I just came across a post of yours this evening on the FORCE site that led me here. Today's blog is the only one I've read so far, but I agree with Teri and am behind you 100%. <br /> <br />I have 3 small children aged 4.5, 6 & 8.5 and I'm not sure whether I could pose or not due to the fact that they might one day come across it. However, what I've (just now) googled of those pictures leads me to believe that the tastefulness of these images and the awareness that they raise just might be worth it. <br /><br />Since I am BRCA2+, my children will one day be tested and I can only hope that they will be negative. BUT.. if they have inherited this mutation, then I want them to feel supported and understood, which is something I feel that The Scar Project and blogs like yours helps with tremendously!<br /><br />Best of luck..Foxi Roxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980092686247422931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102055525445183428.post-50304353528631595732010-02-26T15:58:09.749-08:002010-02-26T15:58:09.749-08:00Hi there - a friend of mine on facebook, recently ...Hi there - a friend of mine on facebook, recently agreed to pose for The Scar Project and I was really proud of her. The photographer does amazing work and these photos are very classy and anything but pornographic, but you're right, they are still nude photos of yourself out there for the world to see. It's such a personal decision. Part of me would love to do it too, but having a teenage son in my house, I wouldn't seriously consider it. I think I embarrass him enough with all that I do share. And I've been like you, flashing my newly healing and reconstructed breasts to all of my friends, more to educate and relieve the misconceptions that surround mastectomies of today. <br /><br />For myself, I'd love to do it, but won't mostly because of my sons, but if it weren't for that I don't think I'd hesitate. These photos are beautiful and tasteful.<br /><br />I think if your heart says go for it, and your husband is behind it, but your head says slow down, then maybe it's best to sleep on it a little bit before committing yourself to it, based on all of the reasons you have, about your semi-anonymity..<br /><br />P.s. I think you reach a LOT of people with your written word - so either way, you are doing your part to save the BRCA world - you are doing good already.. how much more is your choice..<br /><br />Good luck with making it.. either way I'm behind you 100%.<br /><br />TTeri Shttp://myblip.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com