Newly diagnosed - double mastectomy

Hi @Poodle_Lady55, I had a similar diagnosis and journey of discovery of bc.Such a crazy whirlwind. The lumpectomy however showed not only DCIS but also invasive cancer.Thankfully the lymph’s were clear.However they still recommended chemo,which for me was the hardest part to process.I had 4 months of that. I was then given the option of another small surgery to remove more margin followed by radiation or a double mastectomy with reconstruction. After much thought,discussion and prayer I have decided to do the double mastectomy and recon. I have surgery this coming Tuesday. The plastic surgeon recommended the Latissimus Dorsi flap with expanders for me. I am somewhat nervous but at the same time want to get this part over and done with. I still have some months of recovery ahead as the expanders will need to be filled over that time and then I have another small surgery to swap them for implants. The breast surgeon and plastic surgeon have been great and repeatedly explained to me the procedures and what to expect.Please chat extensively about all your questions with yours and get as much information as you need.Hope it all goes well and I can post an update once I have had surgery next week if that helps.Sending Hugs and prayers x