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...
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That is what I am reading too.Keeping_positive1 said:I have never ever seen any comments in here of women regretting having a DMX. Some even choose to stay flat afterwards and some choose reconstruction. I am not sure about what is required regarding expanders etc and later a person is choosing reconstruction, nor the regime around radiotherapy. Has your surgeon discussed this with you?
I have not discussed reconstruction, but I was told it will be possible. The right breast needs to be fully removed (including nipple) and was looking to keep the nipple on the other one I guess
In my mind.. I want to stay flat and have a nice big tattoo across my chest. However now that I have some extra days I will do some research on reconstruction and what needs to be done now, just in case.
I am also thinking that if I do a reconstruction it would be good to do both breasts from scratch rather than having to match them plus I can have both a slightly smaller size if I want to, which I assume would not be possible if I had a SMX only..