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As Nora said the drains are a complete drag. I did not have a Lat. flap. I had a free tram flap. First I tried expander than implants. I had way to many errors on both and just had the free tram 2 months ago. After 3 yrs my chest finally feels free! I can move freely. Taking a deep breath and expanding my chest is amazing!

As for exercise, it was way to painful to exercise with the expander. I had that in for close to a year it was very tough on me. Everyone is different and it is never the same case for anyone. Then again mine wasn't put in the right place the first time.

I was told the look of any flap all depends on the persons body type. I know a woman who had what your having. She is average wieght and in the beginning it was just swollen and after a month you couldn't tell the diff. Your body trys to make up the diff. overtime.

I'm sure you will get more posts. I don't think there is a procedure that someone here has not had.

Gods blessings to you. You will make the best choice for you.

Peace my sister. I will keep you in my prayers.