Wide local excision or mastectomy - bilateral

Hello Mellyme 

Is it a double Mastectomy or single? If double I had this but for various reasons, I was not able to have reconstruction. The operation was fine, I also had 3/4 nodes checked also fine. I had very few problems afterwards, not even drains. I am in my early 70s so I don't mind being flat too much but  I would mind if I were any younger. I  insisted on the double because I would have ended up very uncomfortable and lopsided with one flat chest and one 38H boob! If you want look at my profile. Good luck with whatever you decide x

Thank you Rozalia. It would be double mastectomy if I choose it for the right side but a single if I don't. Either way there will be at least one mastectomy and I need surgery on both sides anyway. I'm 38G so I would be very lopsided without a double mastectomy too.  Lots to think about. Hope you're well x

Hello and welcome.  I hope this helps.   Although I had breast cancer only in the left breast I had a mammoplasty operation because I was like you a G cup. However, in the end, I had to have a mastectomy on the left breast.  The surgeon told me it was the best outcome because my right breast had been reduced to a C cup.  Therefore I’ve ended up with a much reduced breast size and I feel it’s the best positive I possibly could  have had from a bad situation.  My clothes fit better and no sore shoulders from bra straps digging in. . I was offered reconstruction but I chose to wear a prosthesis instead.  You have a difficult decision that only you can make but I would say, go with your gut and that’s the advice my surgeon gave to me. I wish you all the best. M x

The full name f my first procedure is Therapeutic Mammopladty. 

Thanks so much for your reply Mibby. Sorry I've taken so long to respond. I think I will go for the mastectomy. That's what my gut is telling so i think I'll take that advice. Hope you're well now x

Thank you, I’m feeling well and life is back to normal. My mastectomy went very well and I recovered quickly,  i wish the same for you.  Take care x