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prostesis fitting tomorrow - what's better?? What is this ?

 
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Sandralalala
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:41 pm    Post subject: prostesis fitting tomorrow - what's better?? Reply with quote
HI ,
I'm getting fitted for a prostesis tomorrow and am not sure what's the best to get. My insurance will cover all of it, but I don't know what to expect.

Any thoughts??

lala
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3pturk
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Joined: 22 Mar 2005
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Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan
PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:58 am    Post subject: Re: prostesis fitting tomorrow - what's better?? Reply with quote
sandra,
please see your last post.. I ahave responded and you are the only person that i have found that is on the same clinical trial. THANKS

regarding your prosthesis,i had a lumpectomy, so I can only wish you the best of luck.. keep in touch
God bless and be well......Jill
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40 yrs young, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, 2.5cm
ER+/PR+, Her-2/neu Negative, Grade and Stage 2
1 Sentinel node pos. 17 neg., chemo AC/Taxol ,
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MomG
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Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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Location: Va
PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:24 am    Post subject: Re: prostesis fitting tomorrow - what's better?? Reply with quote
Sandra,
I'm sure by now you have already been fitted for your prostesis, but I have a protesis & it's silicone...it has a cover that can be taken off & washed...I also have what they call the everyday one which can be washed it's self. It some kind of foam stuff & not as heavy as the silicone one. Medicare paid for it all...I also have this tank top that came with two fiber filled stuff that can be washed also...I use those when I take the arobic classes....You can get the prostesis just for swiming, but Medicare won't pay for any swim ware. I'm sure you are going to be ok with the prostesis...I was, & now I don't even notice I've got it on...I've only had mine since March. Very Happy...At least now I feel more comfortable....
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