Hi ladies, during a window of relatively clear headedness ( is that a word?) I am pondering a question. I have an appointment next week with a plastic surgeon regarding an immediate reconstruction after mastectomy when chemo is complete. I have searched a little on the forum and the bcna site beacon etc regarding this but no current 2012 info found. Just wondering if anyone can share their experience especially about mastectomy with immediate reconstruction skin and or nipple sparing. I am not sure if I am eligible yet for ths procedure but it seems to me that it may be the best chance to keep my own body as much as possible and retain some sensation. Any advice is greatly appreciated, Louie

I'm scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with immediate skin sparing free TRAM flaps on Sep 28. I had a lumpectomy last December and have done chemo already. Ended up not being able to do the radiotherapy for a couple of reasons and so now doing this surgery. 2 surgeons and about 10hrs in surgery and about 5-7 days in hospital is what I'm told to expect. Got the quotes for everything in the mail this week and our trip to Europe next year is definitely out of the question now, with the gap for 2 surgeons and the anaesthetist looking to be around $14,000! Jenn

PS: I am currently a 38C and the PS said that while I could keep my nipples they may end up not in the perfect place due to where they currently are. He recommended doing nipple recon since I would be very unlikely to retain nipple sensation anyway and they will be just for show... I have spoken on the phone with one of his previous patients and she is very happy with her entire experience and result. His photos show women that you would never guess had such major surgery and recon. The other patient I spoke with confirmed to me that what he showed her as examples is what she got :-) Jenn

Hi Jenny, thanks for responding. I remember reading your posts with interest while doubting the merits of my lumpectomy and coming to the realization that the bilateral mast was best for me. The nipple sensation is a great point (so to speak), and if there may be none, than probably the best way to go is recon that too. Sounds like you did thorough research I'll be interested to read how you go. Louie

Hi Louie, I am just going to jump in quickly and point you in the direction of a Blog post made by 'Sen' in July about her bilateral nipple saving mastectomy -- http://www.bcna.org.au/network/groups/16948/blog/33241 I hope this Blog post will lead you to some others in the online network who have had this type of reconstruction. ~ Good luck with your appointment - Daina

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Jennt28
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PS: I am currently a 38C and the PS said that while I could keep my nipples they may end up not in the perfect place due to where they currently are. He recommended doing nipple recon since I would be very unlikely to retain nipple sensation anyway and they will be just for show... I have spoken on the phone with one of his previous patients and she is very happy with her entire experience and result. His photos show women that you would never guess had such major surgery and recon. The other patient I spoke with confirmed to me that what he showed her as examples is what she got :-) Jenn
Jennt28
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14 years ago
I'm scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with immediate skin sparing free TRAM flaps on Sep 28. I had a lumpectomy last December and have done chemo already. Ended up not being able to do the radiotherapy for a couple of reasons and so now doing this surgery. 2 surgeons and about 10hrs in surgery and about 5-7 days in hospital is what I'm told to expect. Got the quotes for everything in the mail this week and our trip to Europe next year is definitely out of the question now, with the gap for 2 surgeons and the anaesthetist looking to be around $14,000! Jenn

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