Preventive Mastectomy

Hi Sarah, I'm in the process of having done what you have had done. I had my first mastectomy in December last year. I don't have a family history of breast cancer, but mine didn't show up on a mammogram, so I started to be concerned about ever trusting a mammogram again. Also I had first a lumpectomy, but the cancer was larger, at 21mm and grade 3, than the 4 mm they were looking for. My surgeon was also happy to remove the other breast if I desired. First I dealt with the chemo, but 6 months after I finished this I booked in for a prophylactic mastectomy and the start of reconstruction with tissue expanders. I had this at the end of September, and I'm due to have the exchange on January 11th. I've had a few problems with the most recent mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Firstly, on day 20, I had a large hematoma form and it required surgical removal, clearance and then replacement. 800mls was removed followed by 300 mls in the drain. It still feels irritated, and the muscle over the expander often spasms, and the implant has moved up my chest a bit. I'm having some lazer on it to try and soften the muscle. I'm expanded to 500mls at present but they look to be two different sizes. Maybe there is scar tissue there from the 2 surgeries. How are yours doing? I have no regrets about the double mastectomy, as I didn't ever want to hear , you have breast cancer again. No one ever suggested counseling for me before making my decision. Did it help you, or was it something you had to have to keep the surgeon happy? ( I'm 53 ) love Chris xx