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Re: Reconstruction?
Agreed! Thank you @alexandra86 for posting your question and sharing your thoughts! I’m so appreciative of all the folks who responded for sharing their experiences and thought processes here!
Re: Zometa side effects
marcials1. I've had one infusion of Zometa and it knocked me on my butt for a few days. I would not call it "awful pain," more like flu-ish. But I'm very grateful to have a drug that's building my poor old bones up to help fight against the invader, even if it's a heavy weapon to hoist. As I always think, it's better than the alternative! I have heard that the first infusion is the worst.
Re: Reconstruction?
I know that people talk about multiple surgeries but for those who have skin sparing mastectomies and don’t want to increase their size, one step implants can be an option. My understanding is that you have to be a good candidate for this and your surgeon needs to be experienced in this type of recon. I had a bmx with one step implants, no TE’s. Literally one and done. 13 years later and it’s all good.
Re: Reconstruction?
I am 58 and had my mastectomy on my left breast at the end of Jan. I opted for no reconstruction. I did not want to go through more surgeries and more recovery, because I opted for no reconstruction, my recovery after the mastectomy was fairly easy and quick. I have been very happy with my decision, but I also know that I could choose to have recon done at a later date.
My custom prosthesis looks great. You are able to wear regular bras with your prosthesis - they don’t need to be special bras. I wear both. No matter what type of bras you choose to wear- it’s some trial and error to find ones you love. The person who worked with me for the prosthesis and bras was amazing. Very helpful and caring. She had so many helpful tips ans recommendations.