bra after reconstruction

Hi Rikki, so sorry to hear that you have another lump and will need to go through more tests to find out what it is. I hope it is benign, like my second scare was. I really understand what you are going through. I have looked at all the different types of reconstruction and though I think the DIEP would give the best results, it is such a major operation when both breasts are done. Could be up to 12 hours in length, so I have opted for tissue expanders and implants. I'm a good candidate for this type of reconstruction due to the fact that both breasts will be done, which make it easier to match them, I'm only a size B cup and I haven't had radiotherapy. Did you have the TRAM or Latissimus Dorsi reconstruction? I had decided to have a prophylactic mastectomy a month ago, and before seeing my surgeon had a repeat mammogram and ultrasound. A lump was found on ultrasound, and I needed to have a core biopsy and wait 2 scary days for the results. This is exactly the same as 9 months ago when I was first diagnosed. I was sure I had cancer again and would need chemo again. Fortunately it turned out to be benign, just like 9 out of 10 lumps are. However, like you, I was terrified of hearing those words, " you have breast cancer" again. This scare has given me absolute certainty that my decision for a prophylactic mastectomy is the right thing for me to do. The anxiety of annual checks would be too great, and as both lumps were not visible on mammograms, I would always doubt the results of a clear mammogram.