Hello there. [@Chriss]‍ had a mastectomy with no rconstruction. I’ve tagged her so she’ll be along shortly!

Hi there,

I'll be having a mastectomy and have already asked for a bilateral (which is likely to be approved as geneticists said they would advocate for it too).

I guess for me the physical appearance wouldn't concern me, my boobs have been a right pain frankly.  But the practicality of clothing would lead me to go for reconstruction I think.  I hate shopping so having to buy more clothing would be my idea of hell.  I will opt for a slightly smaller size as mine are out of proportion to my waist, but they'll still be okay in the clothes I've got.

Sorry if you wanted a more philosophical response, I'm just a very straightforward, practical kinda lass.  Reconstruction will be cheaper and less stressful for in terms of my wardrobe.

Good luck whatever you choose.

LJx

Thanks Chriss Im a year younger, already had the lumpectomy plus a bit more whittled away so I’m well used to “different”, having a smaller, oddly shaped boob with no nipple. I did liken it to a staged mastectomy at one time .. and here I am going all the way. I’m a grade 2 and the lump was tiny, it’s just the dcis that cropped up which changed the plan. I was prepared for rads and have to say it’s taking some time to get my head around  having a mx. Being given information about recon stressed me out more and I’ve tooed and fried since.

How did you find adjusting to using a prosthetic?

Feenix xx

Hi LJ 

I can fully understand the practicalities of having recon and have looked at that aspect myself. You will get a better symmetrical result having bilateral done, whether it’s flap or implant based.

I do hope you get your approval soon and best wishes for surgery and a good recovery

Fx

Hi there ... it's funny I got two day falsey s  and just the one with stuffing and one soft one for night and they gave me one of the real look ones that are really expensive ... but I just like the soft stuffed ones .. indoors I don't put nothing in ... just o natural  and call it my one hung low day ... but that's just me, as I feel fine and only put one in to go out ... but it's normal to me now... my 6 year old granddaughter Emily always asks when she sees me "has your boob grown back yet nanny"  no I tell her ... "well when I loose my teeth, daddy says another one grows back, so maybe your booby will too"   ; )) 

Any ways be nice to know how you go ... only you can decide ... Chrissie x