donut mastexomy

Hi

I had 2 lumps removed in the same breast,the consultant took 7cm in total,I was offered mastectomy,lumpectomy or therapeutic mammoplasty 

I was originally going to opt for a lumpectomy but when discussing it with her she said she didn't think I'd be happy with the result as it was going to alter the shape of my breast very significantly 

I decided on therapeutic mammoplasty, which was definitely the right choice for me

My breast is now a lot smaller than my other breast,I have been offered reduction surgery but I've decided  not to have it done

I have been given a prosthesis to wear in my bra,which I sometimes wear I'm happy to go without most of the time

All the best to you,and hope all goes well

Take care

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Thank you SO much for your eepky and advice!! It is such a relief to have first hand knowledge. Both surgeons who i have met have sai tge opposire ( one says it will leave a large deficit, tge oyherays iit wont be too noticeable so my head is an absolute mess!). I spent the whole weekend crying, felt like I didn’t trust any of tgem, felt let down and ready to give up. I’ve asked for anotger meing to discuss. Thank you! Wishing you all the very best. 
last question - is it much dmaller? What sizeish? Why did you decide notcto go ahead with the other out of interest?

Hi,it's about 3 cup sizes smaller,I didn't want to go through another operation  .I'm 59 years old and tbh I'm  just happy to have come out the other side,I was so scared about the op but to be honest with you it wasn't half as bad as I was expecting 

I had to have axillary lymph clearance too,as the cancer had spread to 2 lymph nodes

This was so much worse for me than the breast surgery

Thank you!  You’ve no idea how that has helped

Bless you,always nice to speak to someone who has had similar surgery

You take care

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