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What's happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction
Hi Ladies, Just a quick update as to what's happening in our group and a reminder if you belong to our group to pop on over from time to time to see if you can offer some support or seek support if needed. Remember we are a private group and as such our posts do not appear in the main forum. We have a new member seeking…
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Delayed reconstruction
Hi ladies, Has been some time since I was here! I have received negative comments (not on this site) when I mention my desire to undergo reconstruction Could I please hear from anyone who has had this procedure & has some positive feed back for me I am 71 years young, thanks
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Dead Breast Tissue after DIEP
Has anyone had a problem with breast tissue dying when circulation was not maintained after DIEP? 2 weeks ago I had a skin sparing mastectomy of my non breast cancer side by the surgeon who did my original mastectomy, before my plastic surgeon did bilateral DIEP. As soon as I was out of theatre I was told my breast surgeon…
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Back pain after implant removal and second implants
I was experiencing repeated seroma and infections 7 years after having bilateral mastectomy with recon with lat dorsi. So, I recently had implants removed(textured tear drops)... Loads of capsular contracture and 6 weeks later (2 weeks ago) had round microtextured implants inserted... More removal of capsular contracture.…
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Breast Reduction
Hi all I had lumpectomy in 2007 and now my breasts are lopsided. does anyone know if i can have the larger breast reduced using Medicare (medical) and i have HCF private health insurance. The difference is noticeable to me. thanks
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New to group seeking fat transfer advice
Hi everyone I'm new to this group even though I had DCIS 10 years ago. Since I was treated in the private system I wasn't aware of the amazing support groups such as this one. I didn't even know about breast care nurses! Anyway 10 years on my implants need to come out. As I really don't want to be on the implant cycle any…
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Single and still dealing with the complications of breast reconstruction and radiation
Hi I’m seeking insight and any comparative stories from any other women that have suffered from having complications with their reconstruction. After having a reconstruction 12 months ago following 6 months of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation I have just had to have my implant on the radiated breast removed. My…