Hi There
I’d be very interested to hear from anyone who has had LD pedicled muscle transfer with implant surgery recently or in the past. I had a mastectomy two years ago following BC diagnosis. I had immediate reconstruction and was given a full implant on the right side using mesh matrix and a small uplifting implant on the left for symmetry.
After the op it was discovered I had to have radiotheraphy as well as chemotherapy as the tumour was a lot bigger than they had thought.This was very bad news, The radiation pretty much destroyed the chest wall and the external skin. After two ops this year (first implant encapsulation and second external skin break down) , it has been suggested that I have the above procedure. I am slender and therefore no other op is suitable for me - also with the remaining uplifting implant in place the surgeon is keen to get the best cosmetic result.
I am a keen swimmer and active person and am worried about recovery. I also want to know that when they say three months recovery, what that means as far as looking after myself, and what I will not be able to do…driving, typing, tiredness, working ie. what sort of incapacitation? Also how long after the op that full range of shoulder movement was recovered or whether this is ever achieved.
Would any recommend it??!!
Many thanks
Dizzi67