Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
Hi everyone, I'm 2 months out from DIEP Flap Reconstruction. I'm doing a delayed reconstruction on the left (had a total left mastectomy 12/24) and also getting a right mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on the right. I'd love any tips on what to have or buy to support recovery from this surgery. I understand that…
While I am grateful to have only needed a lumpectomy, one breast is now half the size of the other breast as a result of radiation. As a woman, I am very conscientious of this, and wish I had reconstruction options under insurance now two years post surgery. While I have found a bra in which I can add extra padding, I…
BRAS.......whether you love them or hate them, they are often part of our reconstruction journeys. Whippetmom and I decided to share some information that we discovered throughout our respective journeys through breast reconstruction. There are different practice styles and philosophies among plastic surgeons (PSs), and…
Hi everyone, Back in 2022 I was diagnosed with high-grade DCIS in my right breast. I had two wide excisions but still ended up with positive margins. At that point, I could have had a third surgery or a mastectomy, but I decided instead to go with radiation and close monitoring. Since then, I’ve been having mammograms,…
I had lumpectomy a couple of months ago. A week or so later surgeon called and told me she didn't get it all. So I had a single mastectomy about ten days ago with the intention of having an implant and a lift on the other side. The plastic surgeon wasn't able to put the expander in during the mastectomy so I'm left with a…
Developed terrible infection in right breast seven days after double mastectomy with tissue expander placement. High fever, chills, skin necrosis, blistering and breast leaking from incisions. Expander removed, cultures taken, flushed area and closed back up. Proper oral antibiotic received once the bacteria were…
anyone has experience with Goldlocks mastectomy? Please share your experience Thanks
I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction/tissue expanders placed on November 4, 2024. A week later had post surgery follow up with both surgeons. I had a hemotoma on right side that was drained in office 250/300cc’s. Surgeon said compression necrosis at IMF incision site. My plastic surgeon proceeded to remove…
I had a bilateral mastectomy in August 2025. Now I have extra skin on each side, under the arm area. One side is worse than the other. My plastic surgeon can excise the skin on one side in the office with a local anesthesia but doing both side would require an OR procedure. I am very overwhelmed with all of this. Didn't…
Going to do DMX soon. ( Diagnosed with IDC grade 2 , ER PR POSITIVE AND HER-2 NEGATIVE. age is 46 not have any children. Very concerned about reconstruction . What’s kind of reconstruction heal soon . I totally agree it depends on person but generally what’s best option ? Is this good idea to do during first surgery?…
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