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ekoen · 08-22-2006, 05:02 PM

Hi -

I had breast reconstruction using expanders at the time of my mastectomies. For me choosing the implant route was the right decision because I like to swim and canoe and I enjoy using my muscles. I didn't think the sacrifice of working muscles for pseudo boobs was worth it - and I have since talked to a massage therapist (ok - not a medical therapy) who reported that her recovering cancer patients who went through with reconstructions using tram flaps or abdominal muscles had a very long recovery time - and there is no replacement for muscle tissue. I have yet to have my permanent implants put in - still living with expanders.

-Esti

08-22-2006, 05:02 PM	#7
ekoen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Hi - I had breast reconstruction using expanders at the time of my mastectomies. For me choosing the implant route was the right decision because I like to swim and canoe and I enjoy using my muscles. I didn't think the sacrifice of working muscles for pseudo boobs was worth it - and I have since talked to a massage therapist (ok - not a medical therapy) who reported that her recovering cancer patients who went through with reconstructions using tram flaps or abdominal muscles had a very long recovery time - and there is no replacement for muscle tissue. I have yet to have my permanent implants put in - still living with expanders. -Esti