No one mentioned breast cancer, or having reconstructive surgery. I had BC in 2007 and my reconstruction on my left breast was finished in Feb. 2009.
It was the hardest thing I've ever been through. Mostly because my husband became abusive and started drinking. I lived with my parents for over a year, between going back to my husband on and off. I honestly didn't think I'd make it. Thanks God for God!
As far as my breasts are now I am happy with them, even though my left breast is kind of lumpy from the implant. My plastic surgeon implanted both of my breasts so they would match as much as possible. A lot of my friends tell me they wish they looked more like me (except for the scar). I'm 52 and perky as ever. I've only been with one man since having BC. It's really hard to let a man see me, though most say they don't care.
The worst part of all is the depression and mania I had, and still have.
But on a more positive note, years ago they had no reconstruction options at all. Women are blessed today to have that choice.
Janis