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Diep
I too went to Dr. Chang in Baltimore. He & the Director of their breast center, Dr. Neil Friedman, worked together to reduce OR time.
Using the sites mentioned above will take you to more info.
I too was uncomfortable with implants and wanted to use my own tissue. I also did not want to have my stomach muscle cut as I'm young (51) and active and I didn't want that slowing me down.
I am pleased with the results although I do need to go back for some additional surgery for alignment and sizing purposes. One is bigger than the other. One is also scarred due to healing challenges. I had had radiation previously (7 years earlier) on that breast and then started chemo right after surgery, which was not part of the original game plan.
I had both breasts done at the same time, mastectomies and then immediate reconstruction same day.
I was at the hospital from Tuesday to Friday and the hospital and care were wonderful.
If you'd like to talk about it, I'm happy to. Just send me a message.
Best of Luck to you in your decision. For me that was the hardest part...making the decision. Once made, it was all downhill emotionally.
Ginagce
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