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Re: Lat Flap Recon
deb - I had the lat flap
please don't let my experience scare/sway you but I have been having a difficult time with recovery. I think the most important thing you can do is what snolan suggested and get moving as soon as you are cleared to do so. I think my problems started because it took me a long time to move after the surgery because I had such a terrible time with the expanders (but you've done that already). You need to stretch/build muscle strength as soon as you are able - a good PT can help with this, I have found yoga to be extremely helpful aswell
good luck
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diagnosed aug/11
right breast IDC 2.2 cm LVI
neoadjuvant fecx3, tax and her x3
surgery -pCR 0/2 nodes
25 rads
herceptin x18
tamox
prophy bi-msx with TE's oct 15/12
LD flap reconstruction (PM me if you want the details)
zoladex shots monthly until SOFT studies come out
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