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Mastectomy this Thursday..
I am booked in for a single mastectomy (followed by chemo and radio) this Thursday. I tried to discuss with my surgeon the possibility of removing both breasts at the same time, one being preventative...
Thank you, @Mazbeth.
I do not want a reconstruction so that would not be a problem.. I may change my mind later, but I want to go flat. The reason is perfectly explained in your comment.. I do not want to have to worry about the ‘good’ breast (plus a little bit of aesthetics too) and one surgery, one recovery would be much better.
It is happening so fast, because I wanted to, and the surgery is now here and I am getting really upset that a double mastectomy was not considered/discussed as an option and is now too late. I should have been more assertive to begin with ..
I see you are in Brisbane too, may I ask who was your surgeon?
I do not want a reconstruction so that would not be a problem.. I may change my mind later, but I want to go flat. The reason is perfectly explained in your comment.. I do not want to have to worry about the ‘good’ breast (plus a little bit of aesthetics too) and one surgery, one recovery would be much better.
It is happening so fast, because I wanted to, and the surgery is now here and I am getting really upset that a double mastectomy was not considered/discussed as an option and is now too late. I should have been more assertive to begin with ..
I see you are in Brisbane too, may I ask who was your surgeon?