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Hi Annette,

I too had no breast cancer in the family - nothing like being a trail blazer!!

As for telling people -  there is nothing wrong with you choosing who you tell and who you don't! I told various people at work and I think that the way I told them dictated to them how I wanted them to react to me. I am not a serious person and told them that I was looking forward to having two perky boobs and a flat stomach (from fat transfer). The reaction I have received has not held pity but humour and the ability to talk about things should I feel the need to. The offers of help have been interspersed with hilarious jokes but full of caring and I cannot believe the positive support I have been offered. All very overwhelming and beautiful.

Seeing your surgeon will actually help you as there is nothing like having an action plan and time frame to give you something to focus on and aim towards.

This forum is a font of knowledge and experience and no nonsense advice - absolutely fantastic and so very comforting. Any questions you have there are ladies here who have been there, done that and are more than happy to assist  and offer advice that is truly beneficial.

Wishing you all the best in the next step of your journey. Take care. Xx Cath