Reconstruction advice pls

I so remember the uncertainty of reconstruction. What type, when to have it done, what will be the recovery etc etc etc. It was mind boggling! Such a tough time. I was so very lucky to be contacted by Louise Turner when posting about my uncertainty. She generously sent me her personal photos of her reconstruction journey through bilateral mastectomy and DIEP/TRAM procedure which was what I was thinking of having and did eventually have. She then created the group 'Breast Reconstruction' on this site and I was the first the join. There are now nearly 150 members and still growing and full of inspirational and intimate stories and photos of many women's experiences with reconstruction. Here is the link to the group if you'd like to join and read for yourself the many posts of invaluable information. http://www.bcna.org.au/group/61026 The group is totally private so only it's members can see photos and stories posted here. I suggest you start by reading the stories with photos and you can find these, once you're a member by clicking on the 'blog' tab and then going to the 'filter by tag' on the right hand side. Here's the link too for convenience http://www.bcna.org.au/node/61026/blog/tag/Photo%20stories I wish you good luck with your surgery on Friday Jules and also with your choice of reconstruction. Stay in touch and let us know how you get on. Hugs to you. Love Janey xxx