Hi @Cory51
i had a mastectomy and no reconstruction, also at 67. Never really fancied it, I had a long term seroma so wasn't mad keen on further surgery either if I could help it. When I finally got to a proper prosthesis (soft pad for ages as my breast site fluctuated in size because of fluid) I was quite thrilled. Proper weight (took
my back a week or two to adjust!), fitted at home with good bras, it was all quite straightforward and has continued to be so. I am quite comfortable with my scar, it's technically 'untidy' as my surgeon left scope for reconstruction but it also provides a very slight cleavage! On holiday a few years ago, I took a deep breath in Iceland and stripped off in the open ladies showers before getting in a hot pool. Sensible Icelanders didn't bat an eyelid. Prosthesis gets popped in of a morning then forgotten. I would have much more trouble with contacts or false eyelashes. What suits each person is very individual, no right or wrong. If you really don't like a prosthesis, you can always consider other options. A good fitter will help a lot though, perhaps we can recommend someone depending on where you live. Best wishes.
