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Reconstruction Options

Posted by Lois J on 5/16/2009, 9:19 am
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Hi,
I'm scheduled for mastectomy in ten days and am still struggling with reconstruction choices. I'm fairly large breated - 36 D, and, according to my PS, probably dont have sufficient belly fat for the TRAM. I'm an athletic 53 year old woman and really like my strong stomach muscles, do a lot of hiking, backpacking, pilates, yoga. I'm frightened of losing core muscle strength, maybe having to reduce the other breast to match. Plus, the DIEP surgery is not available where I live, and the really extended surgical time doesn't seem too healthy.

On the other hand, I hear the horror stories of implants leaking, infection, etc. I'd really appreciate hearing about the impact of both types on strength and ability to remain really active.

Thanks!

Responses:

Re: Reconstruction Options - jules46 5/17/2009, 3:17 pm
Re: Reconstruction Options - Shelley 5/18/2009, 6:26 pm
Re: Reconstruction Options - Sherry 5/18/2009, 11:57 pm
Re: Reconstruction Options - Joannem65 5/28/2009, 9:36 am
Re: Reconstruction Options - CarolZ 5/29/2009, 3:39 pm

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