Single Mastectomy

Hi there! I had LB mastectomy in feb 2022 and opted NOT to have recon.  I must admit living with only one boob is a pain in that this glorious summer, hahaha, has meant I’ve been unable to wear vest tops. I note with v neck dresses my mastectomy bra does look a bit obvious as the prostheses can move a bit!  It also took a while to level both sides as I lost 2 stone during chemo (April to July) and the false one was bigger than the real thing! I then had to get a bra filler to go in the other side! Bit of a joke getting undressed at night, lucky my husband has a sense of humour! I wish you well and that the implant is a huge success and you’re super happy with it! It’s definitely great for self esteem! 

I had a RB mastectomy in Feb 23, didn't get recon (last minute change of mind) though I've always been quite flat chested. As times gone on I feel  I think less self conscious and more wanting to get my strength and fitness back. I think it's taken me a while to get my head around the whole thing. I had to rethink.my clothes.  I feel bit better  now as time gone on. Wish you well with it all x

Hello - if I had known when I had my mastectomy and implant it would subsequently need doing a second time (having radiotherapy ) I would never have opted for an immediate implant.

Hi, I had left mastectomy but had breast reduction at same time on right side. Implant immediate but 15 sessions of radio followed too. I was told there was a risk of the implant needing to be replaced but 14 months on i  still have it. 

There has been some slight contraction but not significant. I've seen my surgeon twice & they are happy so far.

It was a risk of took & it paid of so far as no further surgery. The end result is pretty good cosmetically but I've put a little weight on and my natural boob has got a bit bigger, but not a big problem in the scheme of things

Good luck with the surgery x

Eek, you should have been told! Sorry for you xx

Hi it was complicated as the first time they were pretty sure It was not in my lymph nodes but that turned not to be the case.  Implant was done but then I had to have chemo and radiotherapy which ruined the implant.  

Does anyone end up with a perfect pair after mastectomy implants reductions etc.  I would be surprised if they do!

It is a nightmare but we are certainly blessed to have quick specialist treatment that we don't have to pay for. I hope this gets sorted soonest and gives you peace of mind xxx

Thank you for this! I wasn't offered any 'work' on the other side although it makes a lot of sense to do this. The implant is very high and the radiotherapy has caused it to go hard. Glad you had good results......it gives me hope  x  

I hope so, there has to be some 'perks' to all this