My surgeon is the same one who did my original surgery on my cancer so I'm in amazing hands, but she said I can't have an implant on my cancer side as I had radiotherapy and it can cause infections etc. So there are lots of different flap options where they remove fat from another part of your body and make new boobs. I don't have enough on my stomach but they might be able to do something with my chunky legs lol. The healing is a lot longer with flaps. 

Tbh I would rather avoid having more scars so I'm swaying towards having an implant on my good side, and going flat on the cancer side. Id always have the option of reconstruction on that side in the future. I think they will put the implant in at the same time as the mastectomy. 

What option has your friend gone for? 

Aw I just googled a Zuchon! So cute, literally like a teddy bear! Pets are amazing at lifting your spirits. I honestly don't know what I would have done without my cats! 

That's incredible, well done you! Im sure you'll do amazingly well and your experiences will make you the best ! Are you just studying or working too now? 

I left work before my diagnosis for m.e (which I think was brought on by the cancer growing) so I'm really lucky to have been able to have this time to recover. I had my first job interview the other day so fingers crossed I get it. 

I had my oopherectomy yesterday to remove my ovaries so I'm glad that operation is out of the way !

Phili xx

[@Phili1]‍ that brilliant it's your original surgeon!! My surgeon retired, as did my oncologist... I'm trying not to take it personally :laugh: ahhh I never thought about the radiation after effects! Well either way you'll still be beautiful! 
 

she had her surgery yesterday and had a mastectomy and reconstruction with an implant, just praying for a speedy recovery! Not sure what the next steps are yet!

how are you feeling after the operation? good luck with the interview I'm sure you'll have smashed it!

yeah he's like a little chewbacca haha, I have 2 cats also and totally agree, they really are great for lifting you up when your feeling rubbish!

aww thanks chick, I'm just studying at the moment, I've got post chemo chronic fatigue so even this course is extremely tiring, I'm hoping to go on to get a job between my course finishing and starting uni but still taking it day by day!

lou xxx