Topic: latimuss dorsi muscle breast reconstruction

Michelle- Thanks for the update. I am now 7 weeks post-op and feeling alot like you did at that time. I am having problems with fluid build up in my back. PS drained it twice and said if it doesn't clear up, he will fix it at exchange surgery. Meanwhile, I feel like it is limiting me to what I can do. It gets very uncomfortable! I also still have numbness under my arm where nodes were removed. Does the bio-oil work? My PS has not told me to put anything on my scars but I am willing to try anything! I am having a hysterectomy on 11/16 and was hoping I could have exchange at same time, but PS doesn't want to do it! That means another surgery in Dec.! 

I know what you mean about about the curiosity from others! The whole procedure is so amazing and most people just don't know. Explaining can get tedious. I am about the same size I was (and always had people staring at my chest) and I think many people are trying to figure out what they are! I find it gets easy after the first debut!

Hope everybody is healing well!

Lisa 

Candi:

Several womenhave mentioned they have a friend or family member wash their hair - hopefully they're getting a nice head massage in the process...Best of luck.

Be good to you -

Michelle-sounds like you're doing great.  I also get sore when I overuse my arms, I try to take ibuprofen if I know I'm going to do something strenuous. I find the numbness is not going away but is less noticeable sometimes-don't know whats up with that.  I know what you mean about the stares-but it's normal, find myself doing it too!!!!!!  I haven't had my exchange surgery yet so am lopsised as I have a D/DD and a C.  I wear crazy prints as often as possible.  My MIL has been wanting to feel mine since I got home from the hospital and finally couldn't take it anymore-surprised me with a sneaky feel up!  She says it's the hardest little boob she ever felt-good thing I love her!!!! Hope things keep going well for you.

gina

nosurrender

I will remember you on the 11th.  Baxter is having her surgery on Monday the 9th so you follow her on weds.  My thoughts and prayers for you both.  You will do just fine. 

Hi Nosurrender,

How have you been doing? I have been hiding in a shell the last few weeks since I learned I need another mastectomy in just a year. It's a different cancer. New PS this time as the other one really botched my exchange and ruined my remaining breast.

So.....I'm having mastectomy of the rt breast with LD flaps and expanders.This PS believes this way I will get the best results.  I've been reading a lot on this site, cause this procedure is really freaking me out. I can't imagine how you can sit up, or even move for that matter, with all your muscle groups compromised by surgery.

I just sent a PM to Grimace cause she mentioned that she had this procedure done WITHOUT back incisions...I want to know about THAT magic trick.

Candi

Hi Linda, Thanks so much for all your help. Your pics on Fumi's forum really helped me!

Naninka, I hope you feel better every day! It is amazing what can happen once they open us up. I know I have a lot of scar tissue from my current contracture.

Hi Candi, i know what you mean about the shell! I have had this surgery planned for a long time. At first, I was going to do a different surgery and then last month we changed our minds. I am glad we did. I researched and also spoke to other docs and we have other muscles that take over where our Lats are missing. I will be right behind you! We will do GREAT!

 Bobbi, thanks for explaining that procedure.

 I go in on Tuesday to be marked and then the surg is Wednesay. Apparently I will look like a coloring book before the surgery!

Hugs to all,

g

2xsenough....I PM'd you for your doctor's name....