I had an LD flap reconstruction in January and have been suffering from tightness, constriction and ‘twitching’. I visited the Plastics consultant for my 6 month check this week and she informed me that this will not go as the 'nerves’which are ‘live’ have knitted back together. I can have surgery to sever the nerves but that is not always successful. Does anyone out there suffer from a similar problem and can you advise?
I had read about these types of problems before I had my LD flap. I asked the PS, who said that he adds an extra part to the standard op, where he severs the tendon (I think - or maybe nerve) which prevents these problems. I have certainly had no such problems since my op in Feb. I have heard of others having the nerve severed at a later stage and it has helped.
Ania, I have exactly the same problems, had the mx&ld flap in February and it feels tight and the muscle twitches especially when doing certain tasks with my arm, I was told it would settle down. The recon has gone very flat also with a dent in the front and a ridge. Will have lipofill in November. X
I am 12 months post bilateral ld flap recon and the constant muscle spasms under my arms and across my front are getting me down. I had some botox injections recently which only helped for a short while.
My surgeon says he has divided the nerve but has suggested more surgery to check it is completely separated, which must be what you are all talking about. If I thought this would definately work I would go ahead.
Would appreciate advice from anyone who has had this problem.
Hi All
I had LD recon with mx Autumn 2008 and revision of the recon in Feb 2010 with a different surgeon. Almost from day 1 it was twitching and felt very hard to the touch, it was also very oddly shaped and the implant had slipped and felt like it was stuck in my ribs. I was utterly miserable, in pain all the time and so I pressed for revision. In short I had all the problems you are describing. At the revision operation the PS “freed up” the flap, whatever that means and for a few months it was much better. However, 9 months on it’s still mis-shapen and still twitches, though a lot less than before. I now have really given up on it as the thought of more surgery is off putting as I doubt they will manage to do any better but I am glad I had the revision as it was really affecting my quality of life.
Love
Jane x