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Removal of remaining breast, no reconstruction
Hello everyone..
I had a mastectomy last November, and have opted to not have a reconstrruction. I have taken some time to decide whether to leave things as they are with my remaining breast or to ...
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I actually said to my husband today that if a reconstruction of my right breast is not possible or I think the disadvantages are too strong, that I wish they could cut the other one off. I just find it so awkward right now clothes wise. At least with a flat chest clothes would fit easier or not sit funny.
As I'm only 6 months out from my surgery and still undergoing radiation, I am still in a lot of discomfort. I did get fitted for a prosthesis and got given two bras, but they are too small now and wearing a bra at all drives me crazy! Up until my radiation began I was wearing a bra with the soft prosthesis I first got given. But the other day I went commando for the first time at work which was quite a thing for me to do. I tried to wear a bra but couldn't stand it. Obviously around the house I don't care, but I am wondering how far down my other boob will be hanging down in the future!
Basically, I feel it's harder for me to just have one breast but I will have to put a lot of thought into reconstruction in the future.