hello, i’m new to this site although not new to breast cancer. i was diagnosed 8 years ago with lobular breast cancer (i’m now 38) and had a lumpectomy and radiotherepy. 2 years ago i had reconstruction implants and lift to both breasts, due to sagging after treatments. 3 weeks ago at my routine mammogram a new lump was found in the same breast, i had had a ct scan which is clear and an MRI which has shown a second smaller lump on the right and some indication of formations on the left. i was due to have my right breast removed and have decided to have both done at the same time. my surgeon has said that he would like to use strattice mesh and expander implants, and i was wondering if any others have had this treatment, if your pleased with the results, the pain, how long recovery was etc. see my consultant tonight so hopefully get a date for my op.
Hi K, had double mx but no recon. I do know someone who’s had the strattice, will ask her to contact you. Sorry you got bad news, and sending you lots of love x
Hi
I had strattice reconstruction (only one breast tho). I am very pleased with the result. It was not as bad as I thought it would be recovery-wise. I had expander fitted first for 3 months then I had permanant sillicone implant exchange surgery. Last week I had lipofill to soften the edge on the cleavage side. All I can say is WOW!! It is very natural looking. I was an A cup, now I am a C cup.
Hope this helps but please feel free to ask me any questions.
Stella x
Hi,
I’m so sorry you find yourself here. it is a nasty business and I feel for you going through this again.
I had a mastectomy/ reconstruction with strattice mesh and an expander in March.
It was uncomfortable as the implant went under my chest muscle but I was able to keep on top of the discomfort with pain killers. I had drain in for two weeks, as soon as this was removed I felt better and recovered quickly.
I am really happy with the results. It honestly looks much better than I had expected and came through radiotherapy relatively unscathed ( wish I could say the same about my clavicle).
Do feel free to send me a private message if you’d like more info.
Best of luck with it.
Sue xx
hi thanks you for your posts, saw my consultant last night and the op is booked for 2nd july. he’s said that because i’ve already got implants under my chest wall (which have to be removed cos the lump is too near to them) that my body has already got a space for the expanders so not as much pulling on his behalf. (fingers crossed cos i know how long it took last time) and am not looking forward to that bit. once the pathology is back he will make a decision on chemo and tamoxofen