Anyone with implants had a mastectomy with expanders
Hi. I’m new to the forum. I wish I’d known if it weeks ago... I was diagnosed October 2020 with Invasive duct all carcinoma in my left breast. I had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph node removed but the margins weren’t fantastic and two nodes had a couple of cells so I’ve opted for a mastectomy with lymph node clearance with inline reconstruction on the left side only. The reconstruction will be a skin saving (?terminology?) one keeping my nipple etc, and an expander will be placed. I have sub muscular implants currently which I understand will be removed on e surgery side but I’m wondering if anyone else has had experience with a similar surgery. Honestly I don’t feel comfortable with the whole situation. My breast care nurses are abominable, I couldn’t tell you my surgeons name, and i can’t think of one interaction or appointment I’ve had over the course of my treatment which could be described as confidence building. Sorry to bang on but I’m all at sea here.