Mastectomy with reconstruction

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I am having a left mastectomy with reconstruction January 25th. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Can we share thoughts? thanks

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Hi,
Sorry youre joining this growing club, but youll be ok.
Do you know what kind of recon you’ll be having? You’ll find lots of info under the various headings…
I had a mx and left sided DIEP recon in November and have posted several times, happy to answer questions …

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Hi reluctantrose and welcome to the BCC forums

In addition to the valuable support and shared experiences you will have here from your fellow forum users please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, the lines are open Mon-Fri 9-5 and Sat 9-2

BCC can also offer you further information and support services which you can read more about here:

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Take care
Lucy

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I had mx with implant reconstruction at the same time last April.

Happy to help out or send me a message if you prefer.

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And I had an mx with an LD flap + implant recon last January…

What sort of recon are you having?

Dx

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Hi

I had a left side MX with LD reconstruction at the same time but no implant in November 2011 . It looks great and i feel great to !!!
Feel free to ask any questions

Rachel x

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Hi
I had a left side mx with immediate DIEP reconstruction in November. It is a big operation but well worth it. I am delighted with the result. Happy to answer any questions.
Clare x

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Hi Reluctantrose
I am also due to have a mastectomy and reconstruction at about the same time as you although I haven’t got a date yet, I am hoping to know on Tuesday. Scary isn’t it? Which recon are you having? I am going for the tummy one. Feel free to pm me.

Lemoncake
x

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hi
i had mx and immeadiate recon last march, good luck with yours.

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Hi Reluctantrose, I had mine done last Thursday 12th January as an LD flap with silicone and saline implants.
I was very anxious about it, as the first time i had had any surgery was last August when I had a WLE and lymph nodes removed, only to find I had DCIS and needed a mastectomy, chemo & radiotherapy.
I have been extremely lucky with all my treatment, and this includes last week’s surgery. I expected to be in a lot of pain, particularly with a scar across my back as well for the back muscles. This has not happened and I have been pain free so far, just taking paracetomol as a precaution, and the anti-inflammatories the hospital prescribed. I would say that all I had was mild discomfort, and within a day it all went numb, which is fine and normal. I was allowed to come home on Monday.
Obviously everyone is different but I hope your experience will be like mine. Do you know what type of reconstruction you are having? If you have any questions, please ask. Good luck, Sue