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mlk489
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14 years ago

Bilateral masectomy & reconstruction (Tram Flap)

Hi everyone, I've had two lumpectomies done last year, chemo & radiation completed. Now, I'm going to have bilateral masectomy and reconstruction at the same time in three months time as a precauti...
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suew
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14 years ago

I had the right breast removed and reconstructed DIEP flap on the 21/2/12 and am still recovering.  At this point I wish I hadn't had it the stomach is taking a long time to recover and the Diep method doesn't remove muscle, but am told down the track I will be happy with it.  It is very major surgery and not to be taken lightly.