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Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy
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I had a bilateral mastectomy Feb 11, 2009. I did chemo and 6 weeks of radiation on my left breast. Finished radiation 9/17/2009. Now I am considering reconstruction. The plastic surgeon I have seen…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberley K. Davis Nov. 16, 2010.

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Kimberley K. Davis replied to Jackie Kannegieter's discussion 'Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy'
I had reconstruction and masectomy at the same time. The recivery process for me was very difficult. I think that for each case is very different. The recovery process for reconsruction is very painful physicallyand mentally. I suffered from depress…
Nov. 16, 2010
Lisa Grey replied to Jackie Kannegieter's discussion 'Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy'
Hi, Jackie: I had a bilateral lat flap. I'll tell you some honest info, not trying to make you sad or scared...I know it's overwhelming regardless of surgery type. Just wanted to give you the facts as they played out for me. Recovery is difficult d…
Nov. 12, 2010
Kimberley K. Davis replied to Jackie Kannegieter's discussion 'Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy'
I had a bilatermasectomy with jepg flap reconstruction on both breasts. For my surgery I was in surgery for 12 hrs and had colapsed lungs and phenmonia spent 5 days in ICU. I got out of ICU and went to the floor then eventually home I have and am st…
Oct. 13, 2010
Jackie Kannegieter commented on Victoria Tashman's event 'Not Your Mother's Tea Party'
Sounds like a wonderful event - have seen Nicole at a Women of Faith convention! Wish I lived closer to CA, I'm in IA!!
Apr. 25, 2010
Carol Hunter commented on Jackie Kannegieter's blog post 'reconstruction'
If you call Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline they will match you up with someone that has had the same surgery. 1-800-877-8077. Also check out my web site for a garment that will greatly help you during healing. www.itsmysecret.org. It is my dream to h…
Nov. 14, 2009
Victoria Tashman replied to Jackie Kannegieter's discussion 'Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy'
I had lumectomy with reconstruction. I chose implants and love it. I didn't have enough fat to take from my stomach and I wasn't comfortable with the back flap surgery. Good luck!
Nov. 8, 2009
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Jackie Kannegieter commented on Victoria Tashman's group 'Young Survivor's'
I just found this site but wish I would have found it 7 months ago. I had a bilateral mastectomy 2/11/09 and am just looking into reconstruction options.
Nov. 6, 2009

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reconstruction

I am looking for information on a back flap reconstruction surgery. I am considering both sides and am wanting information from someone who has been through this surgery
Blog post by Jackie Kannegieter Nov. 6, 2009
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Breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy

I had a bilateral mastectomy Feb 11, 2009. I did chemo and 6 weeks of radiation on my left breast. Finished radiation 9/17/2009. Now I am considering reconstruction. The plastic surgeon I have seen said that on my left side, where the cancer was there isn't enough tissue and good blood supply to do an implant. He recommends a latissimus dorsi (Back) flap. At least on the left side. Ther is enough tissue on the right and that side doesn't have radiation damage.He could do an implant on the…See More
Discussion posted by Jackie Kannegieter Nov. 6, 2009
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reconstruction

I am looking for information on a back flap reconstruction surgery. I am considering both sides and am wanting information from someone who has been through this surgery

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 9:16am — 1 Comment

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