Mastectomy

I am mid-chemo after my mastectomy but I totally get where you are coming from - my 34GG prosthesis is huge and heavy ….. my cousin went flat 15 years ago as she couldn’t stand being lopsided and she’s always been really happy about that decision (though she had to fight for the second mastectomy as they weren’t keen to remove a healthy breast but in the end her genes tests justified it). She says even now at clinic they’ll suggest the possibility of reconstruction and be surprised when she says no. So you aren’t alone.   I don’t know what I will do longer term - I hate being lopsided but I can’t bear the thought of any more surgery either - whether to remove or rebuild.  But I’ve still got chemo and radio and getting onto that drug regime to master before I think about that …. Be at peace with your decision - it’s your body and no single part of it defines you. 

Hi there, thanks for your reply. Positive to hear about your cousin. I feel the same about surgery, it’s exhausting. Good luck with the radio & chemo. Im sure after that you will be in a better mind frame to decide which path to follow.