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Gig Harbor, WA

I'm considering mastectomies without reconstruction. I'm wondering if any of you who have gone that route have any regrets, even small ones? Thanks.

June 29, 2017
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@A MyBCTeam Member - Nope-none at all. I had my BMX 7/2013 and live life fabulously flat, 24/7.
I have no trouble finding feminine, flattering clothes. I love sheer, airy tops in the summer and wear tight camisoles as a base layer in the winter.
I hate scarves, ruffles and undue layers-I make no attempt to hide my flat chest.
I am athletic, bike, swim, golf and go to the gym.
I substitute teach at my son's charter HS and doubt anyone there has noticed. Teens are far to self-absorbed to pay much attention to whether I have boobs or not.
My husband has been supportive from the time I was diagnosed and I have no qualms walking around topless at home or in the gym locker room.
I had large, firm boobs (38Ds) before and that was all anyone seemed to notice.
I have found being flat to be very empowering and a boost to my self confidence.

June 29, 2017 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I had my right breast removed and I am more comfortable going flat on that side. My other boob is large and I worried that I would make others uncomfortable. I think my comfort and attitude put people at ease. However you decide to go, just rock the look!!

July 15, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm happy with my surgeries and implants. If I were to have a redo, I MAY wait to do the implants until after I find out if I needed radiation or not as radiation can cause hardening of the skin and thus affect the implants.

July 3, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I chose to not reconstruct. My bi-lateral was in January 2015.
Best decision ever. No regrets. I look good and feel great.
I don't try to hide my flat chest and I get to wear clothes I never could wear before the surgery.
I like my new body.

Best wishes to you for a long life, whatever you decide to do.

July 1, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I chose not to do reconstruction. Because, I am past child bearing age and am single. Boobs are over rated. Lol... it's a personal decision. I heard from a lot of women that have done it and regret it. Not always a smooth transition. Best wishes to you.

July 1, 2017

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