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Marejo - I can't give you a reconstruction story but I have just made my decision to go ahead with a Diep flap after meeting with a second plastic surgeon last week. In a million years I would never have imagined I would make a decision this soon.
Late last fall, I met another surgeon but left the appointment knowing a) I wasn't ready for surgery and b) even if I was, it wouldn't be done by that man. He came highly recommended but I found him flip and dismissive.
He also didn't do the Diep procedure which I was interested in, but referred me to a surgeon who does. I wanted my husband with me this time because I wanted his "take". I felt it was his decision as well as mine since he was going to have to look after me following the surgery. I also knew he wasn't crazy about my going through any more procedures and I wasn't either. I just thought I'd show up for the appointment, get the information and we'd talk about it and possibly I'd make a decision in a year.
This surgeon didn't try to talk me into it. I found him to be very caring and sensitive and quite thorough in explaining all the procedures. He answered all my questions and I was so impressed by him my gut just said "yes". I knew my husband felt the same way. We didn't even have to discuss it, we were both on the same page.
So it will be done in the fall because I'm still on Herceptin and want a bit of a break when it's over. And four months later I'll go back for a reduction on the right side.
I walked out of that office thrilled and I still am. I could have lived quite happily without any procedure - but perhaps I just needed to meet the right doctor. That might be what you need as well. And perhaps, like me, you'll just know when or if it's the right time.
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