Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
I am almost 4 weeks post bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction, skin sparing. In the last 2 weeks I can feel slight flickers when I move my right arm overhead, lean forward, lie side to side and now I feel the weird sensation of movement of the right implant, which is awkward and annoying. I notice it when I’m…
Has anyone here had a breast reconstruction using the Latissimus Dorsi? If so can you please share your experience and suggestions? I am due to have a delayed reconstruction beginning of May. I'd appreciate all responses. Thank you.
Looking for anyone who has had a breast reconstruction revision surgery. One of mine has shifted. Its uncomfortable and I can see the ripples of the implant bag. It's not the same shape as the other one. Not sure what to do….
Hi, Anyone here who has or had saline implants? I am having my surgery next week monday Aug 18,2025 and will be doing reconstruction after the bilateral mastectomy. Any info would be appreciated. my bra size is A
I haven't been able to find a case like mine so hoping I find someone here. In 2018 I had breast augmentation. Then in 2019 I had HER2 positive cancer, chemo, lumpectomy and radiation. Had pretty bad capsular contracture so underwent 3 revision surgeries over 3 years and was pretty happy with the results. Fast forward to…
I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction ten years ago after having stage 1 ILC. I did NOT take the prescribed Tamoxifen. Now I have a hard knot/lump that also appears to be bruising under my right implant. It is sore and sometimes throbs or feels like it’s stinging when I am just sitting still. Anyone know what this…
Hi All, I'm scheduled for a delayed pedicled TRAM flap right breast reconstructive surgery on March 7, 2025. Should I consider DELAYING pedicled TRAM flap surgery if it means I can have a DIEP flap instead? Here's the thing: everything is TOTALLY LINED UP for my current schedule TRAM flap for 3/7/25. But if we try for a…
I was just diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Two masses in my left breast. One being less than a centimeter from my left nipple. I can accept that I will need a mastectomy in my left breast, but I'm having a hard time accepting that I will lose the nipple. Does anyone have experience with reconstruction of their…
I have read a lot on this wonderful site about reconstruction and lumpectomy vs mastectomy. Wondering what experience others have had with reconstruction after lumpectomy. My situation is that the lump is bulging right next to nipple in areola. Lumpectomy would take less than 1/4 of breast off the top, scar would be…
Today I went in for my final 6-month visit. They offered to order an MRI to check on the integrity of the implants, even though there are no signs of trouble with them. Is it normal to get an MRI on my implants just because they are five years old?
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