Woo Hoo! Breast Reconstruction continues, and I am getting to the final stretch. On Friday I'll have nipples "installed" (or more accurately "created"). This is an office procedure, so no nasty anesthesia for me. I'll be restricted from running or swimming for a bit, but I'll be allowed to ski, which is a very good thing, as I'm an addict. Apparently this is procedure is the part of reconstruction most likely to fail. Dr. McIronman essentially creates a nipple by puckering and stitching skin together, trying to create scar tissue that won't be absorbed by our bodies, as this is what our bodies like to do with scar tissue. So, just one more stage in this adventure.....my goal is to have the reconstruction complete in conjunction with my 5 year anniversary of breast cancer diagnosis, which is in early May, just a few months away. I'm sure you'll all here more on this topic....