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Double mastectomy
Hi after 3 months since breast cancer and 2 operations and margins not met I have to have a double mastectomy can you please prepare me for what to expect and any tips?
Hi there
Thats bummer after having had 2 surgeries already but it’s always a risk ..Because of the size of my tumour I really was steered towards a mastectomy in the first instance and in the end I went for the double with delayed DIEP reconstruction ( where they use your tummy fat).
It’s a huge shock with emotional issues as well as physical ones.
From a practical point of view the big issue is do you want reconstruction or just want to go flat , and if you do want reconstruction do you want implants or reconstruction using your own fat?
I was referred to a plastic surgeon prior to my mastectomy to run through the options and it is a lot to take in for sure.
There is a private group on here you can ask to join “ Choosing Reconstruction” that has lots of stories and photos I found very useful ( my story is on there) and there is also a helpful website “Reclaim Your Curves” dealing with reconstruction.
Take care🌺
Thats bummer after having had 2 surgeries already but it’s always a risk ..Because of the size of my tumour I really was steered towards a mastectomy in the first instance and in the end I went for the double with delayed DIEP reconstruction ( where they use your tummy fat).
It’s a huge shock with emotional issues as well as physical ones.
From a practical point of view the big issue is do you want reconstruction or just want to go flat , and if you do want reconstruction do you want implants or reconstruction using your own fat?
I was referred to a plastic surgeon prior to my mastectomy to run through the options and it is a lot to take in for sure.
There is a private group on here you can ask to join “ Choosing Reconstruction” that has lots of stories and photos I found very useful ( my story is on there) and there is also a helpful website “Reclaim Your Curves” dealing with reconstruction.
Take care🌺