I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction about 3.5 years ago. I was stage 1 in my left breast, but had the double as a preventative measure, since I never wanted to go through this again. I didn't have chemo or radiation and I only took anastrozole for 5.5 months, after bad side effects. I now have a very large protruding stomach that seems to get progressively worse as time goes on. I am now almost 72, retired, and I don't wear a bra with forms unless I dress up, so my body resembles a man with a big beer belly. It's NOT a good look! Although I have been told the common reply from my surgeon and family Dr. that I just didn't see it before because my breasts were there, that is total B.S. I do have mirrors in my house and my stomach never stuck out before. This is such a common problem after a mastectomy that I would think doctors would admit that it is a problem and address it. It's horrible enough going through cancer and treatment and all of the problems involved without having this disfiguring problem.