When I first found out I had triple negative BC, my first instinct was to get rid of them! All of it! Go Flat! I would be okay with that. The thought of just having a scar line across each breast was daunting though...always there to remind me of my journey. Then I no longer had an option, I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. I was offered a consult with the Plastic Surgeon, so I wanted to see what they had to say. I had heard some reconstructions take many surgeries to complete taking maybe a year and a half or more. I did not want to go that route. I just wanted to get on with my life, as I am very active! I chose to have reconstruction with my bilateral mastectomy after my consult with plastics. The reason is, I am 61 years old and a small frame at 5'4" and was a 34B. My plastic surgeon said it was going to be very easy to have reconstruction due to my size. They removed all my tissue and put in tissue extenders last March 21, 2023. It was a nipple sparring double mastectomy at the Mayo. I am waiting for my exchange operation (they will take out tissue extenders and replace with implants) which is scheduled for Oct 10, 2023. My first surgery was not that bad. After 6 weeks I was back doing everything like swimming and weight lifting and have my full range of motion soon after that. What I really liked about having the reconstruction was that I felt like myself. There was not trauma mentally and I had my nipples and breasts intact! I went up up a size to a C cup, hey, silver linings. If you're bigger in size, I am sure things are different as they have to move your nipples and maybe transfer tissue from your back or belly, but if you consult with a plastic surgeon, they will be able to tell you how you might do and what is involved for your body type. Good luck!