Breasts do not make the Woman
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well.
My Michele made the decision to not have reconstructive surgery due to the option available to her. She did not want silicone and due to other medical complications she could not have any of the other surgical options. So...she decided to have her other breast removed. As a larger breasted woman, the prosthesis was still very uncomfortable and moved, no matter what bra or top she wore, and she did not feel confident being a "lop-sided" woman.
We found it interesting that many people (medical, breast care nurse and even the Cancer Council) were astounded that she did not want reconstruction or to use prostheses. Up until just before surgery they were asking if she was "sure about this". "Breasts do not make the woman" became our mantra.
I am so proud of her strength in making this decision as it is not one that I could make for myself. Her self confidence has increased amazingly. Plus there are many pros for not having breasts...they certainly don't get in the way now :-D