I had expander resonstruction following mastectomy last year but it didnt work out and I had to have another operation to have it removed. Im now on a list for reconstruction some time in the autumn but I find Im increasing nervous about going back into hospital . I cant ever decide which reconstruction to have , I seem to become a nervous wreak each time I meet the plastic surgeon and they dont recommend . Anyway I just have 2 options back or tummy. What has me nervous also is the thought that I might develop Lymphadema , I thought that if I hadnt got it after mascetomy I was safe but it seems not the more I read . Anyway my question is , has anyone decided against reconstruction and how have they managed to live with it . Do you regret not done it . ? Im 53 so hopefully I still have a lot of life ahead of me Thanks
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