to reconstruct or not

Hi Petras. I am 60 in June and diagnosed with high grade DCIS in my Left breast in Nov last year. I had 2 wide excisions in Dec and then opted for a skin saving mastectomy and an expander in Jan this year when my surgeon preferred a wider margin free of cancer. I had Unilateral DIEP 7 weeks ago and the surgery was far more major than I was prepared for despite all the resources I researched. However, I am glad I had the DIEP - it is far more natural and changes with your weight. Also I did not want to have further surgery when I am between 70 -75 yrs to have an implant changed. After my single mastectomy I considered having the other breast removed and an immediate reconstruction when I having my Left breast reconstructed as the DIEP can only be done once. As the came closer to the day I changed my mind. The reasons were that despite the cancer free breast was heading south there was nothing wrong with it and I could have had post op complications with the cancer free breast. The breast reduction is covered by Medicare for women who have had a unilateral mastectomy. I will be having DIEP breast fined tuned, nipple made and my natural breast lifted around September. My PS prefers to wait at least 6 months post reconstruction to allow the breast to settle. Also, now that I enjoy having a flat stomach it encourages me to watch what I eat and aim to loose a few more kilos before my next surgery. I am embracing my new body and feeling fantastic and i am definitely not mutton dressed up as lamb. To me it's all in how I feel. From looking from the inside out I feel I am still in my 30s. I agree with Tonya 60s is the new 50s All the best with your reconstruction. Ro.