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Each person feels differently about their body. My original breast surgeon didn't want to do a mastectomy on me. He wanted to do "breast sparing surgery." Just cut away until the margins were clear. Well, I'm so glad I didn't listen. I ended up with the palpable dcis and a second cancer very close to my chest wall that was never detected. Guess what, my healthy breast already had areas where there were "changes." My thoughts at the time was that since I was lobsided I would have reconstruction on the other breast anyway.
I figured get a set of perky ones instead of just one and the real one will droop with time and age.
That being said, it has not been all roses. I have no sensation there at all. And without getting too personal, that stinks in the bedroom department.
If I had to do it all over again. I would do the same, in a heartbeat. I would have, and did do everything I could think of, including a total hysterectomy at 34 years old, to not put myself and my family through chemo again. I'm not saying that because of that I'm never getting cancer again. God only knows that. All am saying is that for me, it's peace of mind. No second thoughts, no what ifs.
You are a great husband to be here for your wife. Believe me, there are not many like you. It takes time. Just keep doing what you're doing. Empower you and her with information. That's the best way to make a decision.
Gricel
P.S. I am also triple positive.
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