Hi there,

I am a little bit further along than you on this journey. I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't mind losing my hair, or doing the chemotherapy. But I too am struggling with the fact that I have to loose a boob.  You need to be strong and fight your corner for this. My specialist is aware that I want an immediate reconstruction and I am going to do this, even if I have to pay for it - I will save up. I know I sound a bit silly, but I like my boobs. My mother had breast cancer in 2011 and didn't have an reconstruction plus she had a reduction on the other side to a C cup. She seems happy and chose a prosthetic. She said at first the scar was tender. 

I hope this helps, you are not alone.

Domini

Hi Domini 

Iv spoken to the nurse now about reconstruction and going to have mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. It's still so scary talking through the surgery and recovery period. I'm going for pre op on Monday and should get my surgery date on Tuesday. Do you have a surgery date? 
 

I keep going up and down. One minute I'm ok with it all and the next I'm feeling completely *** xx