Breast reconstruction with or without right mastectomy?

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SoCalMom71
SoCalMom71 Member Posts: 20
edited June 2014 in Breast Reconstruction

Hi All,

I'd mastectomy of the left breast in February for ILC. The MRI done showed the right breast clear so didn't opt for bilateral. Now I've a Plastic surgeons appt next week. I'm really confused as to what should be my next step. Should I do a prophylactic mastectomy of the right side as a precaution since I'd ILC and do reconstruction or just do reconstruction of the left side. Has anyone been in my situation? I would love to hear from you all. 

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  • velle
    velle Member Posts: 24
    edited May 2014

    I had a mastectomy of my left in Dec and kept my right. I had a LD flap on the left and a reduction/lift on the right.  Just had revision surgery 3 weeks ago.  It's really a personal decision for every woman.  For me, I simply didn't want to give up my "good" breast if I didn't have to.  I'm still glad I have a natural breast.  Other ladies choose to go the bilateral route because they feel that is what works best for them.  I struggled with my decision at first because everyone was trying to tell me what I "should" do.  None of them was in my situation so I decided to do what was best for me.  Here is a link to another thread also discussing bilateral vs unilateral.  Hope this helps! 

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  • SoCalMom71
    SoCalMom71 Member Posts: 20
    edited May 2014

    thank you so much velle! Your reply certainly helps me into thinking what I want.  Thanks!

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  • velle
    velle Member Posts: 24
    edited May 2014

    Anything I can do to help.  We are all in this journey together!

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