Help! To reconstruct or not!

Hi Teddy24 - I had an mx without reconstruction - my bc nurse did suggest that I could still have reconstruction in the future x

Thanks Joules… do you mind me asking if you think you would ? Xx (don’t reply if don’t want!)..

Hope you’re recovering well ..thanks for the reply x 

Hi Teddy - at the moment I’m focused on getting the treatments out of the way plus since I’ve got 15 sessions of radiotherapy (ct planning scan next week so nearly there ) one side effect of this was damage to the reconstruction so I opted to go flat for the time being. Once that’s out of the way then I will look into.  I do know someone who had the smx like myself but 5 years ago and she is looking into it atm - she finds it an issue with clothing and I do notice myself if I wear a vest top there is a gap where it gaps even if I have my softy in my bra x

Aw good luck for the radiotherapy… that’s definitely something I’m thinking may affect it… I’ll go back with more questions I think xx 

thank you so much & sending posted thoughts to you for rest of treatment x

I had a bilateral mastectomy I didn’t want reconstruction at the time of surgery just wanted all my energy on recovering. I had planned to be reconstructed in the future but having lived with a flat chest for two years I prefer it , the freedom the lack of back pain I do not miss them at all. 

Hello,  I cannot speak from personal experience as had lumpectomy but if small breasted could they do fat transfer only with no implant.  Here is a link for you to read 

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023975/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjy29PO3NODAxVWkyYFHeSrCHAQFnoECDMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3CfWOVYppjt4wVrKqXku0z

Take care and wish you the best.  If I had needed mastectomy I was going look into this as small breasted, only 34A and I am slim too but those plastic surgeons can always find fat.

Barbara

Hi Teddy24,

I'm booked in on 24th January for a lumpectomy on my left breast and lymph node clearance and masectomy on the right breast. What a birthday I will be having! I have said no to reconstruction as, like others have said, I want to concentrate on my treatment. Whether I change my mind at later date, who knows but I doubt it. If I do, I still have the option at a later date. Do what's right for you- good luck. X

Thanks so much for that Dc6.. the freedom part does sound positive.. glad you’re doing so well & thanks for sharing x

Thanks Barbara… initially been told it wasn’t an option but will look at this again..! Cheers xx 

Aw that is a different kind of a birthday bless you!

thanks for sharing your thoughts too… wishing you loads of positive thoughts for your surgery xx