My journey heading to double mastectomy
Hi Everyone, I shared my journey a couple month ago, I would like to update where I am up to on this roller coaster. My journey started with one lump on right breast I felt in December 2016. H...
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Hi @"Butterfly 40"
I recently had a bilateral mastectomy on the 9th of March. It was a scary prospect getting both my breasts removed but cancers scares me more than surgery! My recovery has been amazing!! I have healed really quickly with no issues whatsoever. I was unable to get the immediate reconstruction because I am very slim so was not able to do the tissue recon and have to go for expanders then silicone implants. I am going to get my treatment done and dusted first and then focus on the recon. I didn't have big breasts too begin with so my physical appearance isn't that different. I wear the banjo bras that have pads in them from target and they work a treat. Good luck and remember the most important thing is getting yourself cancer free. Read lots, ask questions and connect with women who have done what you are about to do. Good luck xxx
I recently had a bilateral mastectomy on the 9th of March. It was a scary prospect getting both my breasts removed but cancers scares me more than surgery! My recovery has been amazing!! I have healed really quickly with no issues whatsoever. I was unable to get the immediate reconstruction because I am very slim so was not able to do the tissue recon and have to go for expanders then silicone implants. I am going to get my treatment done and dusted first and then focus on the recon. I didn't have big breasts too begin with so my physical appearance isn't that different. I wear the banjo bras that have pads in them from target and they work a treat. Good luck and remember the most important thing is getting yourself cancer free. Read lots, ask questions and connect with women who have done what you are about to do. Good luck xxx