Letters
Here I was, 36 years old faced with Stage 3b inflammatory breast cancer. I underwent chemo, mastectomy, radiation, and reconstruction phases. I first met Dr. Zampell quickly after chemotherapy. This was the day I realized what I did with my body from this day forward would affect my outcome. I won’t go into too much details but having cancer puts you in the most vulnerable state. All of your team is telling you what you need to do to stay alive. And surrendering that white flag will shake you to your core, at least it did for me. Dr. Zampell informed me she would not operate on me just yet at least not the reconstruction phase. Let me be clear, she wouldn’t because she cared about my life. Chemo added weight to me on top of being overweight. I remember crying, because it hit me, I have to take care of this body that had betrayed me in the worse way. I had to lose the weight to get to that operating table. Dr. Zampell will swear she made me cry that day. But it wasn’t her, but because of her I was able to get to where I am. Not only am I cancer free thanks to an amazing team but my body looks better now prior to cancer. Every surgery Dr. Zampell assured me how well I had progressed giving me the confidence I needed to bare this journey of a war that I felt like I was up against. Every goal she set for me even on my worse days was such a motivation. I knew she wanted me to look good. I knew she would do all she could. And if I just followed her instructions I could look great. And I do. My goodness, y’all she did it! Dr. Zampell spent countless hours in an operating room and her efforts are easy on the eyes. Feeling confident in this body has everything to do with my successful recovery. I would not recommend another doctor other than Dr. Zampell. She will never know the profound imprint she left on me. But I hope I can convince you if you are seeking a plastic surgeon to chose Dr. Zampell because I would chose her again and again. -xoxo
N.O.