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Reconstruction of breast after surgery

Offline PamRam over 2 years ago

Hi , I was wondering if I can have a reconstruction of my breast? I had my surgery in 2021. Please can you advise me!

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Pam

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Offline rumpelstiltskin over 2 years ago

Hello Pam ,hope you are well .Did you have a mastectomy? I had bilateral mastectomies in September 22, didn’t really know if I wanted reconstructive surgery or not .Asked them to put me on a waiting list anyway. At the time I was quite happy being flat .in the summer months I felt clothes fitted better with my prosthesis but very warm . Started on the reconstruction in October ,I have chest expanders ,which have stretched my skin now . I am very happy with this ,hasn’t been painful,and I will have my silicone implants in May . If you want more details,I am happy to talk . Take care xx

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Offline rumpelstiltskin over 2 years ago

Hello Pam ,hope you are well .Did you have a mastectomy? I had bilateral mastectomies in September 22, didn’t really know if I wanted reconstructive surgery or not .Asked them to put me on a waiting list anyway. At the time I was quite happy being flat .in the summer months I felt clothes fitted better with my prosthesis but very warm . Started on the reconstruction in October ,I have chest expanders ,which have stretched my skin now . I am very happy with this ,hasn’t been painful,and I will have my silicone implants in May . If you want more details,I am happy to talk . Take care xx

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