Prophylactic Mastectomy DIEP

Mahogany6

Hello All,

This is my first time posting on this site. The posts on this site are extremely valuable and empowering! I found out I was BRCA 2+ in 2015. My mom urged me to get tested due to a strong family history. My mom, her sister and mother had breast cancer. After witnessing my mom fight the disease, I knew it was not something to take lightly. I've been fortunate enough to nurse my sons, now ages 2 & 5. I'm ready to have bilateral prophylactic mastectomy to reduce my risks. I'm struggling with anxiety regarding the appearance and sensation. I have DD breasts and was told by the surgeon I'd have to lose my nipples. Has anyone had a breast lift BEFORE mastectomy in order to keep your nipples? Also, is it possible to achieve the same breast size with bilateral DIEP flap? I'd love a D but doctor said only a small C if I'm lucky. I'm about 60 pounds over my ideal weight so I was caught off guard with that. I haven't been a C since middle school. Also, is it really true that everything is numb after? Numb like no feeling at all or pins and needles numb? Please help

Freya244117

bumping it up for you. Hopefully someone that knows more will come along.