2nd Stage Reconstruction with fat transfer

Hi Chris,

My lumpectomy was done about 18 years ago and it was found to be benign.  Since then, I have had numerous cysts aspirated.  Once when I was having an ultrasound, the sonographer referred to my breasts as 'cyst city' , because they were so dense.  It was always a challenge for me when checking my breasts myself.  To be honest, the length of the surgery did not really enter my mind.  I just wanted to have the surgery, remove the breasts and hopefully, give myself a better chance.  Naturally, when the surgery progressed past the original estimated time, my husband said he was really pacing up and down!  Regarding the contrast dye, I did not have any reactions.  My main problem is that I cannot tolerate heavy duty painkillers.  I had dreadful hallucinations and was really nauseous.  So much so, that I requested no painkillers, other than panadol. With the surgery, I chose DIEP, as I did not want to lose any tummy muscle function , whereas with TRAM, it is my understanding that some muscles are affected.    In some respects, I think I was fortunate, in that I really didn't have much time to think about it.  It was a case of needing to get it done asap.  

All the best.  Regards, Kay