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Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?
Note: this is all behind me now and I feel great. I had four surgeries in the end, the last being a mastectomy. Recovery was pretty easy and I now have my external prosthesis, and noone would even kn...
Thank you arpie, for your reply. I'm leaning towards the mastectomy and am not even worried about having a reconstruction at this stage, if ever. I'm not large breasted, and so far the two surgeries have not made much difference to my breast. The surgeon did say that she would need to take a bit more tissue this time, and it will definitely make a difference, so I would probably need some sort of prosthetic afterwards. I didn't think about the helpline, I will give them a call. Thanks again.
To be totally honest, swisha - I'd be leaning towards mastectomy as well. Sadly, that 'puppy' isn't doing you any favours right now xx
Also, Consider joining the following Private Groups (where you'll be able to chat in private with those who've gone before you xx):
Flatchat Group (those who do not have reconstruction):
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Choosing Breast Reconstruction group (who DO have reconstruction) .....
Group: Choosing breast reconstruction | BCNA Online Network
Take care & all the best xx