Fantastic news that your rock climbing son is fit and well. What a big decision on your part of the story and I wish you well again for the next phase of what youre going through. I wasnt given a choice this time around with my BC, but had always thought to myself, if I ever get breast cancer Id have both removed. I just had a lumpectomy and 2 auxillary operations. My Mum only had one of hers removed and no reconstruction, so she has had the drama of stuffing one side of her bra, with a latex type fake one for the last 25 years. My how options have changed. We both have size F boobs and I have always found them such a hassle. I guess its probably nothing to do with what your going through, but just my own story, woops. Good luck lovely! X Bel