Has anyone else been given the choice to skip breast surgery after chemo?

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here much lately, but I wanted to give a little update. Tomorrow is my last chemotherapy treatment before my surgery. The chemotherapy has done its job and shrunk the cancer. When I was first diagnosed, I could actually feel the lump, but now neither my doctor nor I can feel anything. I still have to have another scan and an MRI before making the final decision. My surgeon told me that, because of how well I've responded to treatment, I have the option of not having my left breast removed if I choose. She explained that, based on my situation, the chances of the cancer returning would be the same whether I have the surgery or not. I will still have another 6 weeks of chemotherapy. day. I'm curious if any other women here have been given thi I'll admit, surgery really scares me—that's a story for anothers option. If so, what did you decide? Did you go through with the surgery, or did you choose not to? Looking back, are you happy with your decision? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and thoughts.