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1. Sorry to hear you've had to travel this path too -I had a mastectomy back in January after 2 previous operations failed to clear the margins. Unexpectedly I found physical recovery from the mastectomy easier than the others. 
   I'm now halfway through adjuvant chemotherapy (I also had lymph node clearance as cancer cells were found in the sentinel nodes) with radiotherapy and hormone therapy still to come. I opted not to have immediate reconstruction as it could be damaged by the radiotherapy, so that's a decision for a later date. 
   Things moving quickly is scary but I found it's also good to have momentum as it's not something you want dragging on for longer than necessary. I don't want to wish my life away (especially as all this puts things into perspective) but for this relatively short period I feel I just want to keep my head down and get through it. I hope you have supportive friends/family as that really helps. 
   It's a big, worrying thing to go through so try to be positive that you're getting there, dealing with it and you will get through this (albeit unwanted) journey. 
   
   

Thank you. Sorry for late reply. Felt super tired yesterday I agree although it’s scary and things are happening so quickly I have had amazing treatment and like you hope to get on with my life asap. I am fortunate that my lymph nodes have not been affected and don’t think I will need chemotherapy 3 of my kids live close by and my son has flown over to help my recovery plusI have some good friends around me  please take care 

Hi I’m sorry to hear that’s things aren’t going as you planned.

I had a mastectomy at the end of March and decided not to have reconstructive surgery straight away. I had read so much about people requiring several operations it just put me off as I decided I just wanted  the cancer gone. After the operation my surgeon said I’d made the right decision.

It’s not been easy, especially when I look in the mirror but then I think about all the inspirational people who have done this before, I can do this.
II bought some bralettes from Sainsburrys and inserted my softie and realised actually this is actually ok. Once I get my prosthetic and bras I’m hoping to feel even better. 

I’m not sure what I’m going to do regarding reconstruction down the line but for now I need to concentrate on getting better, dealing with chemo and most importantly my children and husband. 

Wishing you all the best, big hugs xx