Mammoplasty following lumpectomy, lymph node removal and chemo

Why can they not give you a reduction on the otherside. Although I ended up with a double mastectomy because of COVID and weight issues I was originally told a lumpectomy or single mastectomy + reduction on the good side. I was a J cup. Be demanding, good luck x

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Hi

I was a 36HH and I had a therapeutic mammoplasty 5 weeks ago.  I have lobular cancer and had three tumours in my left breast.  My surgeon did both sides at the same time because I didn't want one large and one small boob and I'm now a c/d cup.  I would tell the surgeon you want your breasts to be the same size and it makes sense to have both done at the time.  Cancer messes with your mind as much as your body and for me, the psychological effects have been as hard as the physical effects.   Wanting a body you feel comfortable and strong in isn't superficial, it's essential for the fight we all go through to beat this thing that has invaded our bodies and minds.

The result of my surgery has been brilliant and the recovery was much easier than I anticipated.   My nipples haven't been this high on my chest for years and I'm looking very "perky" BUT I still feel like I'm living in a body I don't recognise as my own, I see myself in the mirror and I look "wrong", I think it will be a while before I get used to the new me.  

Good look with your surgery and don't be afraid to insist on having both sides done together unless there is a clinical reason to prevent it.  

Hello Sharon CS, We all know that cancer treatment sucks and can put us in bad places about our bodies and our image.  You are on the right track with beating this disease and feeling stronger again.  
I live in the US and women have the right to have their breasts match so there is not even a question about only having one done.  Makes no sense to me.  This is the time to tell them what you want and how you want to look after surgery.  You have been through so much and I am rooting for you with all my heart.  Hugs to you.

Barbara