Hi Glenys i had a mastectomy late december and did receive reconstruction without having much time to think about it, I had a tissue expander inserted during my operation, which was very painful, and within a couple of weeks i then received a serious infection which landed me in hospital and on antibiotics for 2 and half months, and also another operation to removd the expander. I am dealing quite well with the prosthesis that i now have, i do find it rather heavy, but i find it does look very natural with the correct fitting and bra, when at home i remove my bra and just go flat chested on this side under my clothes Linda ... View more

thanks Geraldine i can only imagine how you feel, talking about things certainly does make things easier, my husband was diagnosed with melanoma just on two years ago , but after surgery all was removed and no further treatment , he has regular checks at the melanoma clinic for any changes elsewhere. I have just been having so much trouble dealing with the depression we have had so much happen in our lives over the years and i think whenever another health issue arrises it just sends me over the edge, We lost our youngest daughter at 13 years of age to leaukaemia just on 19 years ago, just so much sadness, and then when i was diagnosed i tried so hard to be strong for my husband and my other 2 children but eventually it got to me and now once again i am really struggling,I have had a good couple of days because of my girlfriends visits we have been friends for so long they brighten my days. My name is Linda Greivulis I will send you a request on fb ... View more