Deconstructing after reconstruction

I didn't deconstruct, but I had a lot of trouble in the reconstruction arena.

IF things turn out to be bumpy, etc., then plastic surgery can help make your chest wall look more normal.

tl 

Hi, I had a bi-lateral mastectomy after being diagnosed with stage IIA in Feb of 05. Had expanders put in, and waited a bit to have the implants put in. Wasn't really ready for another surgery I guess. I had them in for about a year and I began feeling lousy. Turns out I was one of those that ended up with MCTD and Lupus etc due to the implants which are a foreign body and some do not respond well. When I was diagnosed with the MCTD and Lupus I went out on the net and learned that the autoimmune disorders are very common with women that get the implants, its a very big topic with the implant industry actually. And, about every 3 months or so my left breast would get infected. The last infection was really scary and bad, I went to the ER my PS showed up, since my white count was so high and I kept having issues, I had them removed. That was Feb of this year. I have been very depressed and unsocial ever since. I work from home, so needless to say there is nothing that forces me out. I hate taking showers, I hate to see my scars and the damn dog ears whcih are not as bad after explanted. I haven't gone back to the RA to get new blood work done to see if the Lupus and MCTD are still there, all I know is I get no more pains in my body, have not been sick and no more infections. I'm not considering the tattoo approach to cover my chest, but not sure about that. 

Hello, its been 5 years since my BC dx.. I had 2 implant surgeries..the first my PS thought I should look like Dolly Parton.. I was a size A ..?... he kept telling me to wait , it would fall and look great!! not so much... so after a year I had it redone!!! smaller... well that lasted about 4 months and was infected.. they cleared it up but it never felt right, so I deconstructed, now after all those surguries the scar was not very pretty, so I had a tattoo put over the scar...

This is a tough decision, please talk to your PS and ask ALL the questions.. and make them give you the answers..

take care and be strong

MB

I had my implants put in three years ago. I have lots of neck and back pain. I am seriously considering deconstruction. I don't know what to do at this point.Very scary. I don't know if the implants are to blame. I would definatly have no problem with deconstruction if I know it would ease the pain. I also worry about the wy my chest will look afterwards

I quit my job recantly as I cannot handle sitting or standing to long. I am miserable and I feel so alone in this.

grover

Hi Tina,

I'm in the UK and I deconstructed after weeks of pain with my expanders.  2 years on and my chest does look a bit like a battle zone.  I'd sned you a picture but don't know how!!

Trudie.