Guess what after waiting to sort out what I really wanted I went to see my plastic surgeon again,for the 3rd time (as I chickened out in march!)He had advised me to have the muscle from my back method and I was desp for a diep.So today I asked if he would consider doing it,and he said he would…but it would be a boob with stretch marks,LOL.Im very scared of being in hospital for a whole week and poss longer but it will hopefully make me feel like a woman again.Im in scotland and my op will be at the Glasgow infirmary.I would love to go through this with someone or hear from someone about their results.Anyway thinking of you Mummyv
as we are now in the same boat but far away…my plastic surgeon didnt hav a scrapbook!!!Good luck and hope to hear from you and share our journey with each other.Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Today I had good news my bcn rang to say that I have an appt in August to see my surgeon who will refer me to the plastic surgeon if everything is OK. I don’t know what everything is? I want a diep as well and know that I have to give up smoking to be considered. A major, major thing for me.
I wonder if you could tell me please what it was that caused resistance from your plastic surgeon towards the diep.
Margaret
I’ve had breast conservation surgery and they pulled my breast sideways towards my armpit after chopping out a quarter, so I now have stretch marks on it despite not having a diep
you take your chances don’t you?
Thanks for that mollenium. I seem to remember reading on another post of yours that your surgeon has agreed to the diep. I hope all goes well for you.
Margaret
Hi Debzz1,
I’m also planning recon but my onc has asked me to wait another year! I had my mastectomy June 2007. I think I’ll go for the TRAM. Met a few women who had different procedures at a group meeting last week and still felt the TRAM is right for me. I’ll have stretch marks also but I think the shape may be better. I’ve got high scarring anyway so whats a few more! Good luck with your recon. Keep posting.
Malan x