Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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