Information on reconstruction after Mastectomy please

Hi@Joanne66
My cancer was also lobular - called the “ sneaky” breast cancer as it often doesn’t show on a mammogram and also often ends up more extensive than first thought.
Initially my breast cancer surgeon was discussing a choice of a lumpectomy or a mastectomy but after the MRI the advice was firmly in favour of mastectomy due to the size of the tumour.
I ended up having double mastectomy  with delayed DIEP flap surgery 8 months after my radiotherapy was finished ( most don’t have radiotherapy after a mastectomy but I was recommended it due the size of my tumour).
I was 62 on diagnosis and asked my plastic surgeon if I was too old for reconstructive surgery and he said he had done women in their 70s and general health was just as important.
These are difficult decisions made at a time of extreme emotional upheaval .
If you ask to join the private group on here “ Choosing Breast Reconstruction “ there are lots of personal stories and photos I found very helpful in coming to my decision.
I talked to my GP, breast care nurse and also was lucky enough to have a friend who knew some one who had recently had a double mastectomy with DIEP flap surgery and I was able to tell with her which was extremely helpful.
I am happy with my decision but many women choose to go flat as well and that’s fine too - these are very personal decisions.
I had always been big breasted so the idea of going flat was a bridge too far for me but with my age I did go through a lot of anxiousness in coming to my decision.
Also  double  mastectomy versus single is also a big decision not for everybody .
Take care .
If you add your location yo your profile others may be able to give more targeted advice.
I am in Sydney and had my operations at St Vincent’s Private.

My BC story is covered by my profile.
My breast reconstruction story is on 'Choosing Breast Reconstruction' Group, here online.
I've included photos on that story.
I think the big factors influencing your choices are age, body shape and most important is if Radiotherapy is planned. Also if Autologous or implants are a choice for you to make.
My reconstruction was delayed. I was just happy to get my cancer out ASAP. I was Stage 2, Grade 3.
I was not offered reconstruction advice at time of diagnosis, which was probably appropriate at that time.
I have no regrets. 

Seems you’ve worked this through to a sensible decision.  Best wishes for your procedure. 

My story is in my profile and my Reconstruction is in the group 'Choosing Reconstruction'.
My Recon was delayed. I had Lat Dorsi And prophylactic to other breast. Both had tissue expanders and later Implants. They are under muscle. On day of first surgery the expanders had approx 130mls, and like you I was thrilled with my tiny mounds. My Plastic surgeon took 7 visits for fills to get to 460mls. That was an average of only 50mls per fill. Never had any discomfort. The size of my expanders was decided  by my surgeon, but to suit my own body/breast size. Your surgeon is filling you much faster. I could have gone larger but chose to stop at 460mls. I fill the same bra as pre cancer ie 18DD, but with a better shape. I go without a bra sometimes. At now 65 that is petty good. I was guided by my surgeon, and I think that my implants are round. I think I read somewhere that teardrop are prone to moving. Check this with your surgeon. I'm going to get nipple tattoos. I have tried the temporary tattoos, like the children's ones that they put on their arms. They last approx one week.