[Elizabethtx]

Margaret E,
To clarify, at the original diagnosis I visited a PS on the advice of the onc and surgeon. There was tremendous pressure to have immediate reconstruction, DIEP being the primary choice. I could not deal with all that and figuring out the protocol for the cancer diagnosis itself. I chose to delay and was told after surgery it was the right choice considering I had 2 positive lymphs that did not show up on pre-surgery scans. Because of the tissue sparing MX I also ended up with close margins! From what I understand now the radiation makes saline/silicone implants very unlikely.

I am not set on having any reconstruction. Just feel like because of the tissue remaining I must make some decision. Leave it like it is or DIEP. I am not looking forward to 5 days in the hospital and 6 week recovery! It is so difficult and personal. Hope others are willing to share their choices to help us along in this process. Glad you posted!
Elizabeth