Am I odd?
Ha Ha. Just read the title of my first blog and I suppose as I've had a R) sided mastectomy then yes I am odd. I have been looking into reconstruction and have nearly decided that this is not an opt...
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Hi Connie
I was not offered reconstruction following my mastectomy but found out a year later that was because he does not do them ! Men !!
Anyway, I was fitted for an Amoena prosthesis first and after some weight gain I was fitted by a lady who sells the Trulife ones. This new one is amazing as it is far more comfortable than the Amoena in the warm climate and it has it's own little bag so you can wear it outside the bra's pocket or in a normal bra (this is a real bonus). It is called 'silk' and has a fine pocket layer which takes the heat and fluid away from the body.
Did you get professionally fitted ? It is important to do so and important that the bra is the correct fit - i.e. is firm enough to hold the prosthesis comfortably. Also, as the bra is washed they all stretch a bit so you have to move to the next set of clips on the back.
As the Trulife lady said to me "the best prosthesis is the one you do not know you are wearing" AND SHE IS CORRECT as my new one feels like I am not wearing one.
Like you, I am not keen on further surgery unless realy necessary.
Hope this info helps - good luck.
Summer :-)