I'm sure I'm not the only one to have to Have surgery this way I will be having surgery in November. I will have a bilateral mastectomy. On one side they will do an expander and fill it like protocol for the implant. On the cancer side there will be all skin removed sooooo not able to fill an expander. So until after…
Does anyone have experience with having a change of health insurance during breast reconstruction? I am wondering if a new insurance company would be required to cover Phase 2 of reconstruction. Thanks
I’m having a difficult time with my post-radiated breast implant incision healing. My incision has been revised twice now. I’m currently recovering from the second one as I write this. My doctor referred to my complications as capsular contracture. He doesn’t think this second incision revision will hold. He mentioned…
Hi everyone - I’ve hit a new personal record with attempt #2 at reconstruction of my radiated breast: drain tube is still in and in the next couple fo days it will be 4 weeks. In the past it’s been 2 weeks most. Has anyone else had this experience? The PS wants it out as soon as possible due to infection increase but I’m…
Good Morning Ladies, I'm in need of your advice. Although I don't have breast cancer, I need your input to navigate the system of removing implants, and possible reconstruction without any implants or fat transfer. It's not quite the same as the awful experience you've had with breast cancer, but it's similar in that some…