Single vs. Double Mastectomy (and breast prosthetic hassles)

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Looking back at my mastectomy now, I have a lot of clarity, but a month before my surgery I had no idea what I would wish for today. I'm sharing this super personal and unexpected part of story so that others can have one more surprising perspective on what they're future self might possibly want. Disclaimers: My story is highly influenced by not wanting implants, having large breasts to begin with, and not having a lot of emotional attachment or image attachment to my breasts. (Remember to consult with your doctor about risk factors before making ANY decisions about mastectomy!)
- Related Videos:
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How I felt two months after surgery (without chemo or rads): • Two Months After Maste...
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My favorite mastectomy bras: • My Favorite Mastectomy...
How Lobular Cancer Changes Everything: • My Breast Cancer Journ...
My other channel about estrogen and detox: / @seekingdeeperhealth
- Links to my favorite podcasts:
My favorite podcast interview about the history of "going flat after mastectomy":
www.yourkillerlife.com/post/0...
The podcast I mentioned in this video is great (but it's not the one that talked about being childlike as I thought!) It's following two women's breast cancer stories in real time:
Breast Cancer Stories with Kristen Vengler: www.breastcancerstoriespodcas...
The podcast episode I WAS thinking of that talks about the childlike chest is this one:
www.yourkillerlife.com/post/0...
The podcast that was a little misleading to me about what to expect to feel about losing my breast:
Upfront about Breast Cancer with Charlotte Tottman "pycho-oncologist": www.bcna.org.au/understanding...
Need the basics? Here's a basic overview of how cancer cells work: • What Is Cancer? What C...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:09 No way I could have known I'd feel this way today....
1:14 I didn't know I had invasive cancer when I went in for my first mastectomy
2:45 Why I knew I wouldn't ever be interested in breast implants
3:32 The value of balance, both ergonomically and aesthetically, has become even bigger for me
4:41 The differing aspects of my natural breast and my breast prosthesis
6:29 My least favorite moment with a prosthesis: aerobics classes
7:49 The need to replace my prosthesis seems more frequent than I realized
8:48 My most surprising factor: I don't mind being flat!
10:34 I'm excited for the freedom of not having large breasts to lug around!
11:12 How my husband feels about my being flat?
12:06 I was convinced that I would miss my breast more than I do
12:40 I haven't been able to sprint since I was a child... so excited for that!
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@snowbird1831 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the videos.

@estrogendiaries 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@melissaanne4589 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@estrogendiaries 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@cristielstone5449 3 ай бұрын

I do cry from time to time. My bilateral mastectomy and 3 lymphnodes were done 2/1/24. I struggle with the harshness of a flat, hard chest. Clothes look weird on me. I really don't want to deal with prosthetics, so I imagine I can learn to embrace this new form

@estrogendiaries 3 ай бұрын

What state do you live in? I can try to connect you with a group of local flatties maybe? I'm a part of Stand Tall AFC, and we get flatties together for breast cancer walks.

@cristielstone5449 3 ай бұрын

I live in the Metro Detroit area.

@estrogendiaries 2 ай бұрын

Ok, so first I want to tell you about a beautiful soul named Marisa Kimmel. I know her from insta and she's one of the reasons I keep going back there. She's a ray of light and one of the best gals I know to show how flat can be lovely in clothing or not. She posts photos and vids daily of her own wardrobe choices, and she's a detroit flattie. She did her mastectomies preventatively. I don't think she's involved in the flattie community yet, but we hope to have many more walks this year, so maybe? I'll keep you in mind if you can share your info privately with me at kathleenm0ss@protonmail.com. Change the zero in my name to an o before sending.

@yildizkernchen1737 9 ай бұрын

I will have single mastectomy, reconstruction from my belly fat was my first thought but having the thought of second operation for nipple made decide to go flat. The only concern is it is single mastectomy.As you said dressing issues with prosthetic puts me off. For the Double mastectomy insurance isnt covering it,if your second breast is healthy. It is a tough decision.

@estrogendiaries 8 ай бұрын

Aww. That’s terrible! I’m sorry to hear this. Are you in the UK?

@minettesv1205 7 ай бұрын

Hello. How do I direct message you? Your vlog is very helpful. I will going through single mastectomy but thinking of double . I have so many questions 😢

@hortenciamartinez3333 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏I appreciate you for such valuable feedback 💐 I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon tomorrow 😥 so scared I don’t know what to do🥹 because of my age 68 I think is better for me to have a double mastectomy 😌

@user-hc4ss8yo8j 5 ай бұрын

Same here.had single mastectomy without reconstruction.And having many questions about Prosthesis.

@francescabajaj6764 4 ай бұрын

Love your candid experience sharing!