Mastectomy reconstruction direct to implant

42 yo and had my first mammogram that showed DCIS. My choices were 1) lumpectomy with radiation and tamoxifen for 5 years. 2) Mastectomy. Opted for double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction because I wanted to take the bad stuff out and not put harmful things into my body. I didn’t want my health compromised from medications that could increase my chances of getting other cancers. I have children to raise and I want to be the best version of my for as long as I can.
So far I am very happy with the results. The worst of the recovery was the first 5-6 weeks. My reconstruction looks amazing and totally natural. But going into the surgery we didn’t know if I was going to come out in expanders, implants, or nothing at all. It all hinges on blood flow. Preparing for each possible outcome was very difficult for me. I am over 7 weeks out and starting to get back into the swing of things. It’s now that I seem to be more sensitive to what I just went thru. Which in turn has made me more appreciative to my loved ones and life that I have.