I opted with delayed reconstruction since I am doing radiation now. They put expanders as the surgeon was able to do nipple sparring. The expanders initially were uncomfortable and reminded me when I had kids when the breast are very full with milk. It’s been about 8wks now since my mastectomy and honestly the expanders don’t bother me at all. I had anxiety after surgery regretting the decision to do nipple sparring thinking what if cancer comes back but I was assured that if it’s to come back, whether I had gone flat or not, it doesn’t make a difference. A friend I met thru cancer support group went flat and she loves it.

@toomanyquestions going flat did not restrict my movements or activities at all.