Breast expander implant

Just had mastectomy a few days ago with immediate reconstruction with an expander implant. I don’t think I’ve made the right choice now. I wish I had just gone flat. Due to other pressures in life I didn’t have proper time to make my decision and give enough thought to what I wanted. It’s such a weird feeling even tho it’s not healed or been expanded yet. I don’t think I’m ever going to make friends with my new boob. It’s very sore as expected but just don’t like the thought of a foreign object in my chest wall. I’m 59 and actually am not that concerned about my outward appearance anymore so Im definitely thinking Inmade the wrong choice. 

  • A very warm welcome to the forum Biffy although I'm sorry to hear how you're feeling after your surgery.

    Getting used to your new breast and recovering fully from this operation will take some time but it is also important that you feel comfortable with your new breast, so if you are having doubts about this, make sure you talk things through with your breast cancer nurse or medical team.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had an expander fitted will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if it would to have a chat about this with one of our cancer nurses as well, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all that they can to help.

    We're thinking of Biffy and wishing you all the best with your recovery.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator