My name is Tamara Weinmann and I currently live in New Jersey. I am 33 years old, married and a mother of a 6 year old boy and 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. I recently underwent my prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction (March 21st, 2011) and am still fresh on my journey to full reconstruction. I am BRCA negative, but have a strong family history and have had many of my own breast ‘issues’ over the years! I wrote this letter to my breast surgeon and plastic surgeon just last week. It contains all my feelings and emotions and best describes where I am currently at. If anyone would like to speak with me, I am open to sharing! There have been so many wonderful, supportive and honest women that I have met and spoken with during this journey. Please see my letter below. Read more …