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Terri B · 04-29-2010, 06:47 AM

Westcoastgirl,

I had bilateral mastectomy in April 2008 with expanders, swapped with silicone implants in December 2008 (following Chemo, but PRIOR to radiation).

First, let me say that I am very HAPPY with my decisions.

You mention that you have a lot of extra "skin". I am what is considered a full figured woman. I had a lot of extra flaps and I have had several "revisions" to correct. These have not been traumatic at all, and I have been able to keep my gym routine (light duty) with only a two day break.

I still have one more revision on the right side (my radiated side) to finish it all up. The radiated side usually take a little longer to heal, but nothing alarming. The radiated side is also a little higher and tighter than the other side. This was expected, and it doesn't affect my symetry under clothes.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask more questions if you need to! Good luck with your decision!

04-29-2010, 06:47 AM	#9
Terri B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: me & my three HANDSOME grandsons!!Jacksonville, Arkansas Posts: 354	Re: Reconstruction question Westcoastgirl, I had bilateral mastectomy in April 2008 with expanders, swapped with silicone implants in December 2008 (following Chemo, but PRIOR to radiation). First, let me say that I am very HAPPY with my decisions. You mention that you have a lot of extra "skin". I am what is considered a full figured woman. I had a lot of extra flaps and I have had several "revisions" to correct. These have not been traumatic at all, and I have been able to keep my gym routine (light duty) with only a two day break. I still have one more revision on the right side (my radiated side) to finish it all up. The radiated side usually take a little longer to heal, but nothing alarming. The radiated side is also a little higher and tighter than the other side. This was expected, and it doesn't affect my symetry under clothes. I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask more questions if you need to! Good luck with your decision! __________________ Terri B. 46 yrs. young Dx IDC 3/6/08 1.5 cm & .6 cm grade III, Stage IIA es/pr- Her2+++, 9/9 richardson Double Mast w/expanders 4-14-08 3/9 nodes positive. additional excision rt breast 4-25-08 weekly T/H x 12 (6-2-08) Done! FEC x4 (9-8-08) Last one 11-10-08! Herceptin complete 8/10/09!! 33 RADS DONE 2/13/09! rt. breast biopsy 3/20/09 .. B9!! reconstruction complete! DEEEEEEported on 5/19/10!! almost 5 YEARS NED!!