I've never had much to begin with -- started as an A, ended up a B, so I have less breast tissue to spare than many. I had a lumpectomy on the lower left quadrant of my left breast, and like most had concerns about the cosmetic result, even though my lumpectomy was minor compared to what many of my 1-in-8 sisters are going through. I told my surgeon to take anything she deemed necessary going into surgery, so I was not sure what I'd wake up to. To my complete surprise, my female surgeon at the Mayo left me looking improved and more symmetrical -- the very last thing I expected. Having everything done in one surgery makes lots of sense for so many women, but I'm glad I waited to see the initial result before planning anything else.