Breast Reconstruction for Paraplegics

Hi Paula,
I've been thinking about you (must be the name;)
I am wondering if maybe a longer stay in hospital may be one of the answers.  That way you would have more access to physios and more support around to help with your transfers etc.  Not ideal, as we all want to get out of hospital as quick as we can, but just a thought.
Paula xx

Excellent Paula, hopefully they can help with info for you.  :) 

Hi socoda I'v contacted that site you mentioned & am waiting for a reply

Thanks ladies. Transferring would be the biggest thing that I can think of. Id be dependant on my hubby for everything, even going to the loo. But I really need the reconstruction because the way I am now is REALLY affecting my depression. I want to know what I'll be up against before I have it done & Im sure there's stuff I havent thought about.

Hi Paula, found this post on a UK site. Does have a post from some ladies who are also paraplegic and like Primek said seeing a physio for specific plans. Also the ladies on the post mention if you have someone who can come and stay with you? Not ideal but not a bad idea. Could always contact the community nurses and see what they can offer you as well. Might be able to get in contact with them through your breast care nurse or the hospital that you are having your surgery performed at.

https://forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/Paraplegic-amp-recently-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/td-p/853421

Wishing you all the best. Let us know how you get on.

Hi Paula. Might be difficult without knowing what they will do. I know the  big thing is not lifting your arm above shoulder height or doing anything that pushes and pulls for 3 weeks. So it will be a challenge for you. I'm sure a physio might be able to come up with plans ...just as if you had a shoulder reconstruction. However, if it is more  of reduction and shape improvement (or even fat transfer)  it might be very different.