Surgery in January

Lauraleigh16

I have tissue expander in my left breast, & will under go reconstruction surgery in January having the stomach surgery... I was wondering if someone could give me some I for about the surgery? I was wondering if I'll loose weight since I have heard it's like having a tummy tuck. During chemo I gained 30 pounds or so.. Is the recovery time and painful level bad?? I quit smoking in November 2015, and have had about 5 cigarettes since then.. I know it's bad! I don't want to get in trouble or have my surgery cancelled because of this. I don't smoke every day just have a few drags off of one every now and then.

I am in radiation now also and will start tamoxifen in 3 weeks, I am not sure on what to expect with that. Side effects, I am 30 years old and heard it will put you in menopause

If anyone could help that would be great! Thanks

cb123

Good morning,

I think you'll be having a "flap" procedure. I looked into it quite a bit. The internet is filled with great info. Here's a starter link: Reconstruction - flap.

More and more each day I feel like a buddah. HUGE tummy, flat chest and I was teasing my surgeon asking if I could just have the tummy tuck without the reconstruction. It is EXACTLY a tummy tuck and then the tummy tissue is used to create new breasts.

I hear it's painful and there's a chance your body will reject the tissue placement. But mastectomy was painful too.

Best wishes, you'll be beautiful whatever you choose.

cb