Anyone have a uniboob and does Not wear prosthetic?

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ShadePink
ShadePink Member Posts: 6
edited December 2019 in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

Hi all, I'm new here,

I had a single full mastectomy almost 2 yrs ago. When I go out or when I want to wear a nice bra, I wear a knitted knocker, which is so light and comfy.

The position I'm in now is,I chose Not to do recon,but I struggle with clothes,bras etc. I'm guessing if I wasnt uniboob self conscious, I obviously wouldnt care, but I dont even like to wear prosthetic. I'm looking into gorgeous tattoo, and not hiding prosthetic cleavage hide, and just be free. Any advice? Any of you choose tattoo or no prosthetic?

Thanks, I so look forward to being here!

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  • Nonni2015
    Nonni2015 Member Posts: 10
    edited May 2019

    Hi -

    I had a mastectomy on left, still have right one. This was pretty recent, 4 months ago. In the middle of chemo now. I chose no reconstruction. For me, the less trauma on the body the better. I am totally fine with my body. I do not wear a prosthetic, although I might if need be maybe for a certain dress or whatever but so far I’m good being who I am now & I go with what is. I found a sports bra that has supportive cups with a zipper in the front. Zip it up & I’m good to go or I just wear a camisole.

    Hope this helps

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2019

    Welcome, Nonni2015, and thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's so helpful to hear from others who are going through this, and to get different perspectives. We're so glad to hear you're happy with your decision. At the end of the day, that's all that matters.

    The Mods

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  • ShadePink
    ShadePink Member Posts: 6
    edited May 2019

    Thank you Nonni2015! I hope you are getting through chemo well!

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  • IAmACat
    IAmACat Member Posts: 108
    edited May 2019

    I am just too busy right now starting chemo and healing from my mastectomy, but I might get reconstruction in the future. It's not a priority for me because I don't miss my left breast. I had small breasts to start with, and I don't think anyone notices that I now only have one. I usually go bra-less and tape down the one nipple I have. I just got a very smooth, lightly-padded bralette from Victoria's Secret so that I didn't have to tape down my nipple any more, and also so my mastectomy side would be filled out a little by the padding, but I misplaced the bra.

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  • Nonni2015
    Nonni2015 Member Posts: 10
    edited May 2019

    ShadePink -

    Thanks for your response. I had 4 rounds Taxol and that was an adventure, still dealing with neuropathy, I start CMF next Wednesday and am terrified, I had one A/C and ended up in hospital, couldn’t tolerate it. I am constantly trying to lift myself up & be positive but it’s hard to do sometimes. I don’t mind the uni boob situation, I can deal with that just fine but the upcoming chemo.....wish I felt more confident.

    Hope you’re doing well today-

    Nonni


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  • ShadePink
    ShadePink Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2019

    Thank you @IamACat,

    I like and respect your confidence with your body. I hope I get completely there also! It's awesome to meet like minded women and the rare few who choose freedom and self love!

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  • ShadePink
    ShadePink Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2019

    Yes what you said helped a lot! Thank you! It is comforting to hear and I hope I can get to where you are!

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  • ShadePink
    ShadePink Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2019

    Nonni,

    So sorry it has taken so long!

    How are you? How did chemo go? I know this; you accepting to go through all if this horror to live shows you are courageous! I am here! We are all here!

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