I was diagnosed with breast cancer about 8 months ago! I had a double mastectomy in August this year no reconstruction I never even gave it a second thought! I am 52 no regrets!

Seeing this for the first time today. I am now flat and fabulous! The last five years have been a sick and painful rollercoaster. In 2015, I had to make the choice to have a double mastectomy as preventative surgery. I had had multiple tumors in my left breast. My surgeon explained that my gene markers were high and that we needed to look at different options. I remember meeting the plastic surgeon and he explained how he was going to fix me and make me beautiful again. I was 36 at the time and single mother of a two year old son. I didn't want to be "deformed" in my eyes. I decided to go with the implants. I went through months with the expanders. They were painful and I become very ill with infection. It was never brought to my attention that my body may be rejecting them. In March of 2016 I had the implants put in. They were awful looking! And heavy! From then on I was miserable with them. Sick all the time. This year, July 2020, my health began to spiral downward. I was having difficulty breathing, my chest felt like it was being sat on 24/7. I was losing feeling in my hands, feet and head. The use of my left arm became difficult. As other symptoms progressed, I went through test after test. In conclusion, I decided to take my implants out. I had surgery October 6, 2020. I felt immediately better following the surgery. I am adjusting to flat life, but I feel absolutely fabulous!

@queue555

3 жыл бұрын

What type did you have??? Saline or silicone?

@Staceblueyez79

3 жыл бұрын

@@queue555 I had saline implants.

@olga7193

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ur story!🙏

@triciaross5985

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sharing for your story.

@Mana_Sun

9 ай бұрын

But how are you gonna breast feed the kid?

i had stage 3 breast cancer at 26 and had a left mastectomy, no reconstruction.

@pinklipstickx19

4 жыл бұрын

Dam how you feeling do you regret it .

@TheBlacksheep2020

4 жыл бұрын

@@pinklipstickx19 I feel great! and do not regret it :)

@numalesoybea1348

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@lavetteedmond5401

3 жыл бұрын

Hello I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breat caner and 9 lymthnodes removal...NO RECONSTRUCTION....PLEASE pray for my healing from JESUS HIMSELF...

Thanks ...for this video...i m also breast cancer patient..I'm only 29 years old...bt my husband stand up always with me... fight against cancer.... from india

@Entergalactic

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@kajalmatlani8240

3 жыл бұрын

Blessings from a fellow Indian and cancer survivor

Going flat seems better than putting yourself through all of that extra surgery... totally makes sense.

I just started my first chemo today. I will be finished in 4 months and then I need one month off chemo before I can have my double mastectomy. I will not do reconstruction. I don't want the complications from reconstruction surgery and then perhaps a second reconstruction nor do I want those toxic things in my body after cancer. My personal decision and I am at peace with it when the time comes.

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Smith hi love I’ve had what your going to have I choose not to have reconstruction it was the best thing ever you can get some wonderful prosthetic to wear and some lovely bras and underwear from Nicola Jane .com on line if you want any advice am here for you il give you one use accuius cream to rub in to stop your breasts from getting dry some one else give that advice to me and am so pleased they did am here if you need any one to talk too xx

@csc1641

4 жыл бұрын

@@Michelle-qd9gm I am reading this 4 months later and I am finished with my chemo. Yea! I will have my double mastectomy in 1.5 weeks. A little scared but I know that I am a strong woman. Thank you for the Nicola website as I will go there to look. Is the cream aqueous cream? Thank you also for your tips. You are a sweetheart.

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Hi yes the cream is right what you said good luck my darling I’ve been there you’ll be fine xxx

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Smith hi my friend anything else I can help you with just ask am always here for you hope your ok 👍 xx

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Smith and yes that’s the cream you want do you want my email address so we can keep in touch for a chat if you want to x

After what I went through breastless is better.

All 3 Ladies are pillars of strength💜. I admire and commend them for the choices they made. I am a breast cancer survivor and had a single mastectomy. I chose to do diep reconstruction using my own tissue. It is a very personal decision. We are all in this together to help support and empower one another!! 💜💜💜

I really thought I wanted reconstruction but now I realise this is the new me

Had my bilateral mastectomy to flat this past Dec.Im very pleased with my decision! I wear my prosthetic boobs on occassions but for the most part,Im flat and love it! I like the versatility of being able to switch up,without having implants in my body,and having to undergo several surgeries! I knew that after my bilateral mastectomy,I never wanted to put my body through anymore surgeries if I could help it!

Thank you all!! You are beautiful..brave and amazing! My choice to be able to get reconstruction was stolen by cancer then many mistakes made by my surgeon! I have prosthetic breasts so i can feel feminine in dresses..but i have learned it takes an amazing strong and devoted mate to make me feel sweet and strong without them!! Recovery was pure hell..i am not ashamed to admit i still cry when people make rude and ignorant comments..i feel less than a women at times..but each day brings the realization that i don't need boobs to be a great mom..nurse and mate!! Keep strong lovies!! May angels watch over all of you daily! Remember..you are LOVED!!! 💝💝💝

@csc1641

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer: More importantly you have your life. Focus on that when you get down.

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Joseph I’ve lost mine as well we are wonderful inside and out we are beautiful 🤗🤗🤗

@queue555

3 жыл бұрын

Why the heck and how would anyone make fun of you🥺

Thank you for sharing, I really needed to hear this powerful story, I was diagnosed today.

@tdotgh3791

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing ok

@triciaross5985

2 жыл бұрын

I was just diagnosed a month ago and trying to decide about breast reconstruction. Hope you’re doing well. 💕

I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2019. I had my left breast removed and have lived with one. One day I would like to have the other removed.

I am now 55. I had a double mastectomy last summer. I am post menopausal and during surgery consultation I was told they couldn't save my nipples. Those were my favorite part of my breasts so why bother dealing with more surgeries? I went flat and while I am still adjusting have zero regrets. I don't need breasts to be a woman. There are many in the LGBT community who helped me to see this and accept myself as I am.

It’s been 64 days since I chose to go flat. Still happy with that decision. Need corrective surgery to flatten or smooth places my surgeon left when he assumed I’d change my mind about going flat later! Now, I have to have an extra surgery to smoothe out the mess he made. You think he’d admit to any wrongdoing? Nope. Not a syllable of apology and certainly offered no restitution or correction for his botched work. Now, I’m d pecked to close my eyes, images of myself in my head and move on…like a big girl! These women look better than I do, but not much better why is it so hard to achieve not only flat, but smooth!!!??

@Andrea92_91

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I read an article that was eerily similar to what you just described. The article was about women whose decision to go flat was ignored by doctors. One surgeon had the gall to tell the patient, as she was being put to sleep, that he would leave extra skin just in case she changed her mind. She had been very adamant about going flat before her surgery, despite being pressured not to. Doctors NEED to respect a woman’s decision to go flat. I hope you find a marvelous surgeon who will give you the results you need. Best of luck! :)

Who are the 5 people who disliked this video? Like seriously these women are empowering other women, making those aware of the effects of breast cancer and life after cancer. I’m proud to say my wife is a Breast Cancer Survivor & She will stay flat. It was her decision because of all the complications that could occur. She’s a stronger women today then ever before now we are all eating healthy and just trying to make the best out of life. We only have so little time here SO why not make it worth it & make a difference in someone’s life. I love my wife and I thank god he was walking us through this together by our side. God bless to all the women who decided to stay flat 💖🙏💖 What ever you can do to avoid complications and risk factors stay away from reconstruction, eat healthy, drink vegan shakes, go vegan, workout, read, meditate and talk to a therapist it HELPS TRUST ME and live your life! Women are still beautiful on the inside THAT never changes! ❤️✊

@user-sf9gs2pg1b

4 жыл бұрын

They probably accidentally clicked dislike. I’ve done that on some of my favorite videos, typically when half asleep.

@JpKilla007

4 жыл бұрын

C thanks I could understand that 🙂

@thedirtytruth666

4 жыл бұрын

If you go to the dove commercial from a year ago, that allows comments. 1/3 of people disliked the video. And a SC has written 3 really horrible comments.

@kajalmatlani8240

3 жыл бұрын

WOW u r such a strong willed, devoted, loving, caring husband for your wife

@JpKilla007

3 жыл бұрын

@@kajalmatlani8240 Thank you so much 🙏🏼😇

You are all so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your stories.

Empowering that you shared your chest. I am in awe of your bravery. 🙏

I’m soo proud to be living flat. My prayers to everyone affected by cancer

I'm facing this and I dont know that I want to go flat but I truly thank these women who are beautiful strong and brave to do this it gives me something to think about

I almost cry for my sis now and pray for her survive🙏she was flattend because of stage4😥

Having mastectomy and beginning reconstruction surgery this week. I'm terrified!! It's a hard choice to go flat or reconstruct. It's a long process. If anything goes wrong along the way I will choose to be flat. Sick of dealing with large breast's and now cancer!

Thank you for the video, ladies. We're stronger together because of your message. We're still the same women as before but changed. Blessed. ♥️

God bless you all and I admire your bravery and courage.As a 2x cancer survivor I know the daily struggles, it's very real. I could not stop crying after seeing your message and strength,my heart is full of compassion and empathy.God bless you and Stay Strong!!! you did nothing to deserve this.

This was my decision as well it was the best thing for me

Thanks that is my decision too!

My grandma had breast cancer I'm 31 but I feel I need to get checked I'm calling to set an apt

Had a right mastectomy 5 days ago.. and I'm happy to my decision .. go pink sisters .. ❤️

I am one month post op from my mastectomy. At this moment I am choosing to not have reconstruction surgery. Alot of people keep telling me that there are so many options out there for me to have done. I dont know what to do or choose. The surgery was very traumatic for me and I am scared of what the next steps will be. I only looked at my chest once. I try to avoid looking. This is so hard for me. I feel so depressed sometimes. I dont feel like myself

Thank you for this. I had a mastectomy in April and didn’t have my planned immediate DIEP operation due to Covid, so now am flat on one side. I can opt for reconstruction, but am worried about having another big op and all that entails, so this is very interesting and relevant for me .

Love you ladies! You guys are amazing!!

Respect ❤❤ beautiful brave and amazing women 🥰🥰🥰

My DIEP is scheduled for next week, but I’m definitely reconsidering. I need my implants out - ruptured- and I’m taking off my other breast for symmetry. I just don’t know if I want to face all the complications for abdominal surgery. I’m single and I’m worried nobody will date me after this if I’m flat. I liked my boobs!

@mebceci

7 ай бұрын

If a man loves you, he will accept you with the flats too. Just trust in God

Love their confidence

Great information - takes a bit of courage to go this way, but I've seen great results for women who choose this option.

@damongirl66

4 жыл бұрын

I've yet to feel the courage part. It just seems so normal to me. I didn't like the way my breasts were getting too big as I got older anyway. Five months out of DMX.

@thewhizardh474

3 жыл бұрын

I personally don't like my breasts so I don't think I would feel any fear for this option.

BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL WOMEN! ❤❤❤

Thank you my flat sisters!

Nothing wrong with flat. We were all once flat before puberty.

For them.x 🙏🏼💛 LLB x

4:30 exactly!!! It was always my choice! And then I got an apology saying “We don’t give this option coz it’s too radical “ Cancelled my lumpectomy day before surgery and rescheduled for double mastectomy 👊🏻.

God give you all strength.Amen

😭 im making this decision to undergo a second reconstruction or go flat in the next month, thank you to these women who shared their story. 🎀 Update: I did not go flat. I had a latissamis muscle reconstruction. Pretty happy with my results. Healing quite well and I don't even notice that there is a muscle missing from my back. Fun fact: when you have a muscle wrapped around an implant in your breast, it twitches when I move my arm sometimes, lmao, just feels weird. Lol I just wasn't ready to give up my breast at 33 years old, but I still admire women that go flat.

@Staceblueyez79

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your update. 🙏

@DjLisaLux

Жыл бұрын

I have to decide on doing this same procedure back muscle. I'm a bit afraid. I would have to reduce my other side to get symatry. Not sure what to do.

I had a double mastectomy I'm flat

Hi I'm a Breast Cancer Survivor Double Macetemy Diagnos 11/15/2017 surgery 12/13/2017 still kind of hard for me to look in the mirror sometimes

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Natalie Washington I lost mine as well pls look in the mirror like I do and say to yourself I am beautiful beautiful I rub my scaring it’s me a part of me am proud to be still here we are all lovely women be brave my friend

@nataliewashington1356

4 жыл бұрын

@@Michelle-qd9gm Thank you I will start making an effort to do that every morning

@Michelle-qd9gm

4 жыл бұрын

Natalie Washington lovely to hear that am hear for you anytime you want a chat love you are beautiful hun and never forget it 💐🌹🌸

@Entergalactic

3 жыл бұрын

Michelle hello please my mom just got diagnosed i am so devasted rn

I got denied for reconstruction cause I had radiation and lymph node dissection. He said I couldn't even try a tissue expander to get what I want. Not even liposuction cause I'm thin. So, kinda sucks. But this was right after I got a clear PET scan. So I really didn't care. I have 34C prosthetics.

Will have my double mastectomy in 1.5 weeks and I am not doing reconstruction. I never wanted breast implants in my body as so many women are having them removed because of complications. I will have to accept what is.

@SpockLover27

4 жыл бұрын

I hope everything goes well for you and you have a swift recovery! Make sure you take it easy and look after yourself~

i loved watching this ... i have a remaining breast .. and would much prefer to have that removed to look flat and fabulous and opposed to odd ... i feel inspired to try find out more ... and still feel blessed my breasts served their purpose feeding two beautiful grown up (nearly) kids now

They are beautiful

I no how it feal I been ther

♥️♥️♥️♥️

Being without boobs is so comfortable and I think it looks just fine! There is no such thing as reconstructiin there is construction of an artificial appendage. Personally I wouldn't dream of trying it.

My biggest fear as a flat cancer survivor is that I won’t find my life partner

The fashion industry has always taken the view that in order to get people to buy their products they have to put them on stunningly beautiful models. I wonder if that's based on any real research though. Maybe they'd sell more clothes if their models were all completely ordinary looking people off the street, and a talented fashion photographer made them look good wearing the products.

I had mastectomy one breast,reconstruction is never in my mind.Who cares if im flat?

I think they are beautiful and I don't think breasts define who you are as a person. I would gladly get rid of my assets rather than dying from cancer.

What about fasting and raw natural organic foods. Cancer is a symptom...in this fallen unconscious world

@williamsenior717

4 ай бұрын

Yeah but there are some exaggeration there.

#flattiesunite #flatclosure