[islandgirl]

Hi there: I'm just finishing Herceptin (next month) and have consulted with a plastic surgeon (again!). While I feel our family needs a rest after this intense year of surgeries, chemo, I'm feeling compelled to get implants as it's cost effective (doesn't that sound lame - but it's the truth - I've capped out my insurance in about two minutes and hate to pay for boobs next year, so why not go with it). I am told it's good I've waited for implants, as the failure rate is much higher when done at the time of mastectomy (interesting, I thought - my surgeon said reconstruction is offered to women at time of mastectomy though it's not sound medicine - it's much better, he states, to wait for at least two months, as there's a greater risk of infection, capsular contracture, when done immediately after mastectomy. Good luck to you. I'm looking forward to burying the dozens of protheses I've gathered over the years..... I am admittedly concerned about subsequent (possibly multiple) surgeries, but am clear I don't wish to undergo a DIEP or TRAM as I wish to be recovered quickly. Thanks.

p.s. I am relatively new to this site. I'm wondering if any one could tell me how to start a new thread. I am nervous about ending my treatment and wanted to discuss this with folks. Thanks so much. Sorry I'm such a non-techie person.