LD flap reconstruction... has anyone had one?

Going through breast cancer treatment Surgery
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Hi there…has anyone had an LD (Latissimus Dorsi) flap reconstruction…if so you may be able to answer a few questions that I have please? 

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Hi Debcully,

i had a LD flap reconstruction 5 years ago, unfortunately not a great success for me, have been left with constant back pain, also slightly lopsided my feeling are this needs a great deal of looking into, however maybe I was just unlucky. My consultant really pushed me to have LD FLAP thinking it was the best option at the time.

I also understand that Guys hospital don’t carry out this surgery anymore. 

Wishing you lots of luck, health and happiness. Hugs Tili :rainbow: ??

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  • Hi, I haven’t posted on here before but have found it really helpful for information over the last few months. I had the LD flap reconstruction in September 2020 and all is pretty good so far. I’m happy to try and help with your questions. It was a really difficult  decision as it was looking like a mastectomy was my only option, but I then saw a different surgeon who thought the LD procedure was an option, and I’m glad with hindsight that I went down that route.