I've had mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. I'm quite happy with the results. Obviously it's not like your natural breast but they gave me a beautiful breast so quite grateful.  If your smaller chested they can put permanent silicon implant in straight away. I'm DD so I had saline implant put in which the surgeon gradually pumped up. It will be replaced with silicone at some point but I can wear a bikini now it's fully pumped lol Using your own tissue is a very complex surgery.  I wouldn't have gone with that myself ,no way. I'm happy with the implants.  Hope it goes well for you . You won't be able to lift your arm high and please don't ,even if you can ,be careful . Don't lift over 90 degrees. Also you will only be able to lift a kettle for first few weeks. So I hope you have someone to support . It will be painful at first, I could shower by myself from day 1 but getting out of bed was not easy . Nothing where you would use your chest muscle will be easy but after few weeks you can do more and more. Best of luck ,hope it goes well xx

Thank you Brigiita I'll im definitely swaying towards the reconstruction and masectomy at the same time. Ive always had a big chest so ill gladly take a smaller chest just dont know how I feel about having none at all. I have a great support network for when the time comes and thabk you again for your quick reply. Hope everythings good with you. 

Many Thanks

Hi Sb88,

I am so sorry to hear that you need a double mastectomy at your age. 

I had a lumpectomy 13 years ago. The following year I developed another lump in the same breast and this was another primary. I had a double mastectomy. I was a size 44C before, I can honestly say that I had less bother with the double mastectomy, than I did with the lumpectomy. Unfortunately, I was not a suitable candidate for reconstruction, due to previous non-cancer related surgeries, but I manage well with an assortment of different prostheses for various activities. I still swim, go to the gym, etc with my falsies! I lead a busy and fulfilling life despite these setbacks.

Have you decided on what sort of reconstruction you'll have? I hope that all goes well for you.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx