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Annemarie · 06-01-2006, 09:33 PM

I had first a single mastectomy because my doctor felt I should do what is necessary for the diagnosis and be treated. He felt we could always re-visit treated the other breast. I was 31 and very overwhelmed and I think the Drs. concern for me was that is ws too many decisions to make all at once.

I did get the other breast removed partly to avoid bc in the other breast but also so they match. The could have inserted an implant in healthy breast to give it a lift. For me it was the right decision but my breast surgeon asked me why I would amputate an healthy breast? With proper screening he felt I would be fine.
Annemarie

06-01-2006, 09:33 PM	#3
Annemarie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 90	Reconstruction I had first a single mastectomy because my doctor felt I should do what is necessary for the diagnosis and be treated. He felt we could always re-visit treated the other breast. I was 31 and very overwhelmed and I think the Drs. concern for me was that is ws too many decisions to make all at once. I did get the other breast removed partly to avoid bc in the other breast but also so they match. The could have inserted an implant in healthy breast to give it a lift. For me it was the right decision but my breast surgeon asked me why I would amputate an healthy breast? With proper screening he felt I would be fine. Annemarie