Breast Cancer Now Forum

Afternoon Ladies i am only 2 weeks diagnosed and yesterday had plastics consult to confirm viability of TUG reconstruction.  I have HRE- ER+ in left side with MX only option so decision has been on recon type - initially own tissue had been ruled out but thankfully plastic specialist has given a ‘green for go’ altho it is a double TUG which is daunting!!  Implant simply wasn’t sitting comfortably with me. Your stories here I read yesterday after clinic and again today and I truly feel this is the best decision for me personally long term.  I will be starting my list for shopping against your recommendations 😁 Any other helpful hints & tips welcome......I was dreaming of She Wees last night 🤣 Hope to hear from you soon Best Wishes xx ... View more

Hi I had the TUG flap reconstruction 2 years ago and am delighted with the results.  I was a very floppy 34dd and implants alone were never an option as I’d had radiotherapy which can cause problems with implants.   I did have a lot of problems with my thigh scar getting infected and as a result my scar isn’t as near as my surgeon would have liked.  My breast from day one has looked and felt very natural and feels like part of me. It is a hard decision to make and the TUG reconstruction is a big operation and I limped for several weeks.  If your surgeon is offering implants then remember that if you really don’t get on with it you could always request a TUG at a later date.  Good luck. ... View more