Reconstruction after Stage III/HER2+

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melanie-in-mo
melanie-in-mo Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

New Year, new to join a BC Discussion Board...Finished chemo/radiation, getting ready for reconstruction.  (Bi-lateral tram flap)  Does anyone have any advice?

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  • KiwiMum
    KiwiMum Member Posts: 704
    edited January 2012

    Hi Melanie-in-mo



    I've no advice as I'm at the same stage as you. Chemo and rads done and planning reconstruction for some time this year.



    I just wanted to say hi and welcome you. There are great ladies here who will gladly share their stories and tips.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2012

    Hi Melanie, and welcome to Breastcancer.org. Two other places you might look for more information: the Reconstruction forum here on the discussion boards, and the section on Reconstruction from the main Breastcancer.org site.

    Judith and the Mods

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited January 2012

    There is a thread in the reconstruction forum called diep2011 where a lot of women posted their experiences from the surgery. I had it the sx in August (uni mx not bimx though). My experience was very positive. After two weeks, really felt almost completely normal, and I think I had more problems from the ALND than the DIEP. Good luck!

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  • melanie-in-mo
    melanie-in-mo Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2012

    Thanks for the input...I was scheduled for surgery tomorrow, but developed a cough that required some antibiotics and steroids, so I have a few more weeks to gather information.  

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