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TLC
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since ‎05-10-2014

Re: February 2017 Starters

by in Public Archive
‎08-03-2017 01:03
‎08-03-2017 01:03
Hello ladies, 2nd cycle of EC chemo tomorrow morning 9am, I can't really complain about the side effects from first cycle, but still feeling a little anxious about tomorrow, hoping it's as good as the last.  I had my porta cath fitted last Friday so am hoping they can access that tomorrow, although they did tell me they like to leave them a week before use.  I have tried joining the fabulous February fb page, but yet to be accepted.  Hope all are doing okay so far on this very scary journey we are all on xx  ... View more

Re: Tissue Expander Removal

by in Chat and inspiration
‎24-10-2014 07:16
‎24-10-2014 07:16
Thanks for your reply NAZ, it's good to hear I am not alone. To be fair my breast care nurse re-dressed my wound today and although I've had an LD flap and back muscle moved round to the front! I must say I was pleasantly surprised, not as horrendous as I thought it would look ... View more

Tissue Expander Removal

by in Chat and inspiration
‎23-10-2014 09:02
‎23-10-2014 09:02
I was diagnosed with DCIS in June and had a skin sparing mastectomy in July with immediate reconstruction. Back in September I started to notice a red mark on the side of my reconstructed breast which I have been back to see my consultant about numerous times. Surgery was planned for this Wednesday to exchange my tissue expander for my final implant. However Saturday morning the tissue expander broke through the skin and was subsequently surgically removed Monday evening. My surgeon has told me I will not be happy with him when I see what remains as my skin has been stretched for the last 3 months, but w have yo let everything heal and ensure there s no infection which will take 2/3 months, and then we can begin with another tissue expander. I am seeing my breast care team in the morning to have dressings removed and feeling apprehensive. Any one else experienced anything similar? ... View more

Tissue Expander Removal

by in Public Archive
‎23-10-2014 04:22
‎23-10-2014 04:22
I was diagnosed with DCIS in June 2014 and had a mastectamy with immediate reconstruction in July. Beginning of September I noticed a red mark on the side of my reconstructed breast and have since been seeing my consultant every few weeks regarding this, and having saline removed from the tissue expander to take the pressure off my skin. Well Saturday this week the tissue expander finally broke through my skin, which is really frustrating as I was due for surgery yesterday to remove the expander and exchange it for my final implant (if the skin had only held for a few more days). My tissue expander was removed Monday evening and I have been told I need to let everything heal for 2/3 months and then start the process all over again. I am seeing my breast care nurse tomorrow to have the dressing removed and my consultant has already pre warned me it will not look pretty and I will not like him very much when I see what remains as my skin has been stretched for the last 3 months. Anyone else had a similar experience. ... View more