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Hi ladies, firstly Terese I was interested to read your post as I am about to have my second breast of prophylacticaly. I have had radiation on my right breast(subsequently removed after a recurrence ). My general surgeon who will do the 2nd mastectomy was keen to go down the expander/implant road with me. However upon research I found out that there may be the problem you are experiencing with your radiated side. I decided to have a consult with a plastic surgeon and he said he no longer does implants on ladies who have radiation. I have decided to now do the second mastectomy and immediate double diep/tram surgery. I really feel for you as you have been through so much already... I guess we all have. Nadene thanks for your positive and honest recount of your surgery. I too am worried about the length of surgery and also if my radiated skin will heal. My biggest fear is flap failure. Good luck Terese with your decision and good luck Nadene with your recovery. I see my plastic surgeon on Thursday to give him my decision. I am just doing my final research, but am at the point now where I just want it done. Hugs to you both. Paula