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KW, I had a tram flap reconstruction and had a great result. I'd definitely do it again, no question. That's my experience; yours will be your own experience... Good luck - PJH
Can you please add to this (there's no question) and I would be more than happy to help you with the process as I've been through it and am going through it now.
Thanks!
Angi
Hi Angi,
I had a mastectomy in Feb 2008. Went back for check up and Dr asked if I was ready for reconstructive surgery. I actually had not even thought of this. Just wondering how someone that has been through it felt. And if had to do over again, would you.
Thanks,
KW
KW- Sorry I forgot to mention this on the PM you sent me, but PJ's response made me think of it.
Both surgeons I had dealt with warned me that with a FLAP procedure you're 1) looking at a longer more detailed surgery, plus recovery as they not only work on your breast but also cut out tissue from another region and 2) it does have a high rate of failure - but it also grows as your own body does with weight gain or loss....and also if you have had a radical mastectomy and are looking to be well endowed, your surgeon may do a combo of both a saline implant and take tissue from other areas to build up your breast to be large enough as my surgeon is having to do (as implants only come so big). Good luck making your decision.
Angi
Hi KW,
I'm going through it right now. I had a mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy two weeks ago, and I chose the expander/implant method. I have the tissue expander in right now, and my surgeon will insert the permanent implant in about a month.
So far, this whole process has not been that bad. I really thought that it would be very painful, but the tissue expander is just a little heavy and the skin feels a little tight. I've had saline put into the expander a few times, and I'm already seeing some potential in this soon-to-be new breast!! I'm really happy that I'm doing the reconstruction - it's doing wonders for my well being.
I wish you all the best :)
LanieBird
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