Ld flap

Hi everyone and hope all is well.

I am seeing my surgeon on Tuesday July 20th about having an ld flap....I have previously agreed to having this done but then I supposedly had a TIA.....so operation didn't go ahead.My head is all over the place to be honest....do I or don't I go for this operation.I had breast cancer 4 years ago I was adamant that I didn't want any kind of reconstruction at all...after losing my husband 13 months prior to my diagnosis I couldn't deal with a lot of things....it was just easier to say no to reconstruction but it has left me not being able to cope with a heavy prosthetic even though its a light one lol and also the softie....I don't like wearing a bra anymore.

I want my meltdowns to be a thing of the past lol.By the way I am 61 and work full time hours and didn't think that by having a mastectomy  it would have such an impact on my life in a way that it has,I have accepted the loss of one boob that doesn't bother me.

Can anyone tell me if the pain is worth going through or should I stay as I am?

  • Hi Pipers and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm very sorry to read everything you've been through. It sounds like you've been on quite a journey but I hope the consultation with your surgeon on Tuesday will help you come to a decision about this surgery.

    Hopefully some of our members will share their thoughts and experiences with you soon but in the meantime you can find out more about LD flap surgery on our website.

    If you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses before you see your surgeon then you can give them a call on Monday (or Tuesday, depending on what time your appointment is) on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines will be open between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator