Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
My abdomen is still swollen after my Diep surgery back on March 3rd. A cat scan shows no hernia, but "deformity of abdominal wall muscle" per my family doctor. I'm waiting to speak to my PS about my the noticeable bulge on my right side - and in the meantime, found this very recent article (May 2008) about complications…
Can someone tell me the risks & benefits of having immediate autologous reconstruction in the same surgery as single mastectomy? And the risks & benefits of going flat after single mastectomy now, but considering having autologous reconstruction a couple of years later? The breast had radiation treatment 18 years ago for…
There is already a great forum regarding micro fat grafting and some really supportive posters that have been through the process. Although some have posted doctors in their area, I thought I would start a discussion where we could post the PS doctors in our own areas so it's easier for people to research and contact those…
Hi. If you've found this thread, you are probably interested in information, tips and help. We'll all do our best to help. We'll post links to several other threads that may be of help as well. But many of us realized that we were scaring Newbies on the TE Trouble Board and that there should be an information Board…
I will be having a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on Nov 6 on Long Island,ny. My surgeon’s will be Dr Hodyl and Dr ott young. I have a new primary cancer on my right breast. Idc hr+her- (same as last time 10 years ago) I previously had lumpectomy and radiation and tamoxifen. My oncotype score was 10. I…
Hello all, I was originally diagnosed in my early 30s with DCIS in 2015, had multiple lumpectomies to obtain clear margins then and radiation. I had a recurrence (IDC) in 2018, had bilateral skin/nipple sparing pre-pec direct to implant reconstruction along with some post surgical complications that have since resolved.…
Hi, I am looking to find more recent experience of fat grafting for reconstruction. ie using only liposuction obtained fat, not the DIEP procedure. My surgeon has suggested this for me. It would result in a very small cup, possibly further procedures to "top up" with. He mentioned downtime and pain was "minimal". I was…
Are there gals here who have done decorative tattoos on their reconstructed foobs? Every time I see photos of them, they are gorgeous. Through a wonderful organization, I have to privilege of having mine done. I'm 16+ years old from diagnosis - finished radiation 16 years ago this week. Finally at my senior age, I love…
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…
Hi there, I see only 2 prior posts from 2022 and 2023 regarding Omental flap reconstruction with very limited responses. I am hoping someone here may have had this autologous reconstruction done and can share any feedback. My surgeon at Stanford is one of only a small handful doing this procedure in the US. She recommends…
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