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Re: Advice
I had a lat flap recon 3 years ago. The recon looks pretty good. Much better than I envisioned! The surgery did leave two things I don't like, though - the scars on my back are not pretty and the scar tissue is quite uncomfortable on the sides. I have not been able to wear a bra. That has been a big disappointment. I am having surgery in a few weeks to replace one implant with a different size (things heal and change) and remove some of the scar tissue that is causing the irritation. Then I'm starting physical therapy to try to break down the scar tissue.
If I could have a "do-over" I would have sought another opinion. I had one side fail and ended up with an expander. I had been told an expander wouldn't work for me. Ends up, it did.
Whatever your decision, I wish you the best.
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Lori
Diagnosed 07/05, Stage 1
Extensive DCIS, .5 mm invasive
Mast
No nodes.
10/05 4 A/C & 1 yr of Herceptin
06 Proph Mast
Lat Flap Recon - failed on one side, replaced w/expander
NED
HER + 3, ER-, PR-
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