Delayed reconstruction

FormerMember
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Hi everyone. I’m new and this is my first post.  I’m 36, diagnosed with breast cancer in March this year one week before lockdown hit. 2 weeks later I had a bilateral mastectomy, recovered from that and now I’m currently going through chemo, then I’ll have radiation. I was just wondering has anyone had delayed reconstruction and if so how was it and what was done. I’m considering having this done as due to covid I was unable to have it done at the time of my surgery. My mum went through breast cancer and a bilateral mastectomy last year and she’s happy to stay flat and I know lots of women are but I’m struggling to come to terms with my new body and think I might be happier having recon done. If anyone has advice I’d love to hear it. 
thank you x

Sk
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    I will be having a delayed DIEP so can't help with the first part of your query and am not sure whether its implants or DIEP type recon you're considering

    Sam

    My secret? Being daft & staying positive.
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Yorkshire_defector

    Hi thank you for your reply. I’m not a ‘suitable candidate’ for DIEP so it’s implants I’ll be having. I’ve got til next March when I go back to see my surgeon so I’ve plenty time to think. I’m usually a very positive and strong woman but this has taken the wind from my sails quite a bit but it will return I’m sure. My kids and hubby keep me going a lot, they’re a good distraction lol xx