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husband not coping with my physical appearance since failed reconstruction
Hi I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast that was prev radiated - I was aware of risk might fail and unfortuantely that has happened. 'I am left with a mound with nipple and v c...
@FLClover, they become encapsulated. Very quickly. They also migrate around-- I' shot the left expander into my armpit a couple of days after my original op and that seemed to set a precedent for that side. That is another story of negligence which I'm tired of retelling. The right side works it's way up my chest. When a variety of surgeons have gone in to reposition them, the implants are too damaged to be reused. I hear one in particular is now used as a teaching aid...
My case is very, very uncommon. I develop keloid scars - just generally irritable I suppose - and my body hates the implants.
The 'obvious' solution - removing them- has been thoroughly discussed and would probably cause even more trouble.
99% of people have few, if any, problems .
My case is very, very uncommon. I develop keloid scars - just generally irritable I suppose - and my body hates the implants.
The 'obvious' solution - removing them- has been thoroughly discussed and would probably cause even more trouble.
99% of people have few, if any, problems .