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I chose bilateral mastectomy, at 68 I felt they served their purpose and went flat. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144687/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I'm interested in Aesthetic Flat closure as well. Have you searched online? I did so recently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516152/

Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 9:50pm

Thank you. I think that I will go flat… everything I read is not positive for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487459/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 2:51pm

^^^^^ Flat and Fabulous!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654076/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

Orchard girl: I had a mastectomy in 2019. Glad I did with no expanders. I'm happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778718/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Choosing to go flat or to get reconstruction is such a personal decision – no right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324525/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

@briarrose I’m glad you decided to go flat and ok with it. Like you I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438820/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Please see this photo with the aesthetic flat surgery.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779502/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Hi I went flat immediately after the double mastectomy no reconstruction My mother had the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017131/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

MRI is possible with post mastectomy flat aesthetic.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848112/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

@joriegrace I, too, am very active-runner, boot camp, peloton in garage….and I went flat. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239760/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

@kedisaacs, in addition to the replies you get in the discussion you started, you might also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286380/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

I have gone flat; have her make sure she and her surgeon agree on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835082/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I wanted the Goldilocks, but I was too thin! Can we ever win? Anyway, I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516973/

Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:54am

I decided to remain flat also. I am 3.5 years out and very happy with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652191/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776800/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Thank you so much for your story. I was offered lumpectomy and mastectomy by both breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791597/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

I had an oncology surgeon. I said I didn't want reconstruction and wanted to go flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029510/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I'm triple negative and BRCA+ and chose to go "flat" after my bilateral; when speaking with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017528/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

BTW my insurance paid for both. I was BRCA negative, but had two other mutations that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496590/

Discussion: Debating Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy /Pathology Change?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 3:15pm

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