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jsattaw · 01-24-2006, 10:11 PM

Hi Monique:

I had expanders placed in July following my mast and will have the replacement surgery on Feb. 15th. My PS is still planning to use saline implants although this new gel implant sounds interesting.

I have a 5-year-old son and also did not want to pursue the tram as it would have a much longer recovery time. So far...so good on the reconstruction.

I found the surgery to be pretty easy and had a quick recovery time.

You might also want to post on the young survivor coalition board as there is a thread for reconstruction issues.

I wish you the best and hope you can identify a local surgeon who's experienced and qualified to assist you.

All the best,

Jill

01-24-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
jsattaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 49	Hi Monique: I had expanders placed in July following my mast and will have the replacement surgery on Feb. 15th. My PS is still planning to use saline implants although this new gel implant sounds interesting. I have a 5-year-old son and also did not want to pursue the tram as it would have a much longer recovery time. So far...so good on the reconstruction. I found the surgery to be pretty easy and had a quick recovery time. You might also want to post on the young survivor coalition board as there is a thread for reconstruction issues. I wish you the best and hope you can identify a local surgeon who's experienced and qualified to assist you. All the best, Jill __________________ Jill Attaway