I have to have a mastectomy (1 breast) next week and my position has always been that if I need to have one removed then I would choose to have both removed. My mother passed away 30 yrs ago with breast cancer and my younger sister has had mastectomy and reconstruction, on hormone therapy and doing great! I wanted to connect with other women who had bi lateral (double) mastectomies because they had large breasts and didn't want to feel physically impaired. I would like to know if your decision to have both breasts removed was the right decision and why? I know this is really personal stuff and respect that, just hoping there is someone out there who might feel ok in talking about their journey with me so that I can make my decision on whether to go with my instincts and have both breasts removed or only the one with cancer present. Anyone?? ... View more