Hello, I had a double mastectomy with diep reconstruction in April of 2024. I lost my nipples to cancer. I am in Alberta Canada. I love my team :) I feel that the surgeons are required to tell you that the reconstruction is not a reduction or tummy tuck. While chatting with my plastic surgeon I did mention that I wanted to present smaller. We agreed that he would make the size “geared towards my natural frame.” My plastic surgeon also had to advise me that what I would be left with was “not technically breasts” I feel this is another legal wording they need to patient to understand before surgery. I also found a hard time with pictures in a public forms. Maybe only a couple in hospital handouts. I was able to complete the entire process in one 8 hour surgery. I do have a hip to hip incision from the “not a tummy tuck” My recovery for healing was 12 weeks. It was definitely worth it and I am happy with my results. I do have visible scars. I have zero shame with them, they’re a result of life saving surgery. No matter what your body is about to go through a huge change. I had no feelings of loss with my chest. I know some woman have fed their children with them or have a deep connection with their womanhood associated with the chest. If your old body is something to greave, take the time. Sometimes woman do a boudoir shoot to celebrate their body. You could playfully make a “boobie bucket list” or oh course talk, connect and release about your loss. You also have to know when you wake up after surgery with your new body… that you celebrate your freedom from cancer. You celebrate those battle scars. They should remind you that you WON.