Scared, am I making the right decision?

Hi Winjess

It's such a hard decision isn't it?  So sorry you're struggling with the decision.  I decided against Diep, I didn't want to have such a long operation, I would have loved to have a more natural looking breast though.  I opted for implant which has been great, but following radiotherapy is now starting to get more firm.  So in hindsight, maybe I would have been better going for the Diep.  Also at the time the surgeon said I wasn't a good candidate due to being fairly slim (her words not mine).  Maybe I'll go back in the future and have it done.  Good luck with whatever you decide xx

Thanks for replying Lullabelle

Most important thing is that the horrid big C will be gone, whatever you decide - sending hugs x

Hi Winjess,

To me it was the right decision. I had a mastectomy with a DIEP reconstruction on 10th July 2023. I was terrified prior to my surgery, googling like crazy and having the same thoughts you are having right now. My plastic surgeon was brilliant - I am now 58 and my whole abdominal area has never looked better. The scsr is really long but already hardly visible. It is very smooth and I cannot even feel it. I will have a symmetricalisation surgery most probably end of August. The reconstructed breast looks really natural and apart from the small scar, I would never tell it was reconstructed. Like I said, my plastic surgeon was brilliant. Recovery was OK, the first week after the operation was difficult but things improved quickly and by the end of week 4 I was feeling almost like the usual me. This is just my personal experience. Follow your instincts and ask all the burning questions you might have - both nurses and doctors will be more than happy to help you make the right devision. I wish you all the very best with your surgery and treatment!

Lana xx

Oh thank you Lana, that makes me feel a lot better!

Hi Winjess

I am in the same position 4 tumours in right breast and need a mastectomy. I am also very unsure about the reconstruction. Did you have it done a and what was your experience