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To reconstruct with mastectomy or wait
Hi, I'm a new member, diagnosed with High grade DCIS in the right breast. I'm a fairly big breasted woman and need to decide quite quickly to have one breast removed or both, as the left breast is ok ...
I had to travel to Adelaide for my surgery which is 500k from where I live. I had a bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders inserted and 3/4 filled at time of surgery. Because it was done at the beginning they used an anchor scar and therefore my breast resemble reduction scars...well now that I have nipples recreated. I couldn't save mine. Some women can keep nipples (sadly not the sensation) if it is done as immediate reconstruction.
If you join the group we have our photo stories in there to see.
Also you can visit Reclaim your Curves which has photo stories also.
I well researched so I had at least some understanding prior making a final decision.
I had a reduction of breast size which was one bonus from bc as I have much less neck and shoulder problems.
If you join the group we have our photo stories in there to see.
Also you can visit Reclaim your Curves which has photo stories also.
I well researched so I had at least some understanding prior making a final decision.
I had a reduction of breast size which was one bonus from bc as I have much less neck and shoulder problems.