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I had a double mastectomy on December 6th of last year. Am now looking at a breast reconstruction. I had a big infection on one side and it has left me with some scars. Will this be a problem when/if I get a reconstruction?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank u so much. This has worried me since I had an infection for 3 months.
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anonymous
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Thank u so much this has put my mind at rest. Very grateful
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Is it common to have a muscle tear after implants? I had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. My doctor said as long as there is no redness or fluid buildup not to worry, but I do worry.
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Survivor since 2011-
anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Thank you so much. I have already had 1 surgery to repair it. I didn't realize pt could help.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
It's not common, but it's possible. The best thing to do is to start stretching very gently as soon as your surgeon gives you the go-ahead. (usually 6-8 weeks). The sooner you elongate the muscle around the implant, the less risk of muscle tearing. A physical therapist should be able to help you...
Comment 0It's not common, but it's possible. The best thing to do is to start stretching very gently as soon as your surgeon gives you the go-ahead. (usually 6-8 weeks). The sooner you elongate the muscle around the implant, the less risk of muscle tearing. A physical therapist should be able to help you with gentle pectoral stretches and massage.
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I am going to have a mastectomy soon. Is immediate reconstruction surgery good or should I wait?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
It greatly depends on your stage of cancer and/or radiation needed afterwards. Most women with early stages of cancer can have immediate reconstruction but some choose to wait. I had my mastectomy a little over two weeks ago. I have a late stage cancer and my surgeon said I was unfortunately a...
5 comments 2It greatly depends on your stage of cancer and/or radiation needed afterwards. Most women with early stages of cancer can have immediate reconstruction but some choose to wait. I had my mastectomy a little over two weeks ago. I have a late stage cancer and my surgeon said I was unfortunately a candidate for immediate reconstruction therefore I had to wait. I'll have to have more chemo then radiation before I get the go ahead. I have heard of very good results with women that have to wait or choose to wait. And several like Carla that are happy as well. Good luck with whatever choice you make!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had my mastectomy 3 weeks ago with immediate reconstruction. I am so happy that I had this process. I have had 2 fills now and have a small mound growing where my breast used to be. This has helped me mentally with the loss. When I look in the mirror I feel okay.
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Has anyone had a recurrence in a previous mastectomy ? An identical tumor came back 10!yrs later in the tissue surrounding an implant where my left breast had been. Next week I will have a re mastectomy, followed by radiation and more chemo.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Recently diagnosed in my lymph nodes on my chest wall as well as many lymph nodes regionally after mastectomy chemo radiation and hormonal therapy. First dx 1/2010 this time 2/2012. Prayers and hugs going your way. Keep in touch.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Recently diagnosed in my lymph nodes on my chest wall as well as many lymph nodes regionally after mastectomy chemo radiation and hormonal therapy. First dx 1/2010 this time 2/2012. Prayers and hugs going your way. Keep in touch.
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Has anyone went through lassimus dorsia flap breast reconstruction
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Do not do it. I had I t done. You should look at porcine tissue instead as an option. You will have life long issues
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I haven't been through Dorian flap reconstruction but have had expanders that unfortunately have not been successful due to heavy scaring. I now have the option of the dorsia flap so would also be interested to hear from anyone that has had it done.
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Anyone have had stage 2 of reconstruction and not satisfied with the implants? I hate mine
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult...
1 comment 0I haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult with # 2 on Friday. I was told to wait a year. I don't even know what to ask?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
What do you hate?
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Having pretty severe muscle spasms after my last expansion in my tissue expander. Anyone else experience that? Been doing pr for my right arm (had lymph nodes removed) and taking Neurontin and Lortab for pain.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Yes it is very common. I also had some chest pain and upper back pain. There is a lot of stretching taking place. You will have so much relief when you get implants. Hang in there it does get better.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She...
Comment 0Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She does a lot of soft tissue massage on top of the exercises. So that really helps!!!
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Has anyone experienced a breast implant leaking saline? Mine just did that. I woke up and it was flat.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I didn't have and implant that leaked but I had an expander that leaked saline. It had to be removed and replaced. Saline is absorbed by your body and is not harmful.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thanks for the info. Have an appt with surgeon today.
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How long after mastectomy can you get reconstruction done?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2006
I had a bilateral masectomy in May, got expandersat that time, but won't get implants until Feb. I had massive amounts of sernoma fluid for 10 weeks--600 to 700 ml. For 10 weeks. Then I got an infection that required IV meds 7 weeks. One expander came loose and had to be redone in August. I...
Comment 0I had a bilateral masectomy in May, got expandersat that time, but won't get implants until Feb. I had massive amounts of sernoma fluid for 10 weeks--600 to 700 ml. For 10 weeks. Then I got an infection that required IV meds 7 weeks. One expander came loose and had to be redone in August. I am finally healing and look good.
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
I had a tissue expander placed at the same time as my mastectomy, and the slowly filled it starting just three weeks later. I started chemo after the mastectomy, so I have to wait 6-8 weeks after chemo is finished. I am sure each doctor has their own preferences for a timeline.
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