Hi everyone, I hope all is well and we’re all managing this crazy journey we are currently going through. I was diagnosed with stage 3 BC last year in November, as you all know it turns your world upside down. All of a sudden I found my life was consumed by my diagnosis, the amount of information that was given, what my body will be going through I found all soo overwhelming alot to get my head around! I feel like im in a better place now, I’ve had time to come to terms with it, although l still have anxiety at times and do struggle with my sleep. I started chemo last year in December and recently finished in April last month. I have to say chemo definitely took it out of me! The level of tiredness I had never experienced anything like it along with the other side effects with chemo. I’m glad my chemo has finally finished, I now have surgery to deal with. I will be having a mastectomy, lymph nodes removed with immediate reconstruction using my own tissue/muscles I will be having a LD flap reconstruction. Has anyone else had a similar/ LD flap reconstruction surgery they could advise me or even for reassurance the outcome is positive. Any advice would be grateful. I wish everyone well sending big hugs, we are all at different stages in our journey, stay positive, stay strong xx
Dear RP 002
So pleased you’ve come to the forum, we all been there and hopefully we can be there for you, having been through quite a lot so far with your chemo. taking good care of yourself, build yourself up before your next hurdle ahead.
I feel sure do you have discussed with your surgery in length with your consultant I had a LD reconstruction five years ago. This is quite big surgery and does take a little time to get over, you may need some help at home after but as you say you are using your own tissue which is always a good way forward.
Healthy and happiness going forward, keep posting letting us know how your getting on.
hugs Tili 
Hi,
I have just got my date for the same surgery… going in on the 13th of next month. I’ve not had Chemo yet, I’m having mine after. I feel quite reassured by my surgeon. The care team did offer to put me in touch with some patients who had the same and share some pictures. I didn’t feel the need… but maybe you could ask if you think it might help? You’ve done amazing to come this far, I think I’m still in denial!! I hope it all goes well xx
Hiya, have you had your surgery yet/got a date for it? Mine is next week…. I’m getting a bit nervous!!