Has anyone with IBC had a Lat flap

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nancyrsmith
nancyrsmith Member Posts: 11
edited June 2014 in IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)

I am 10 years out.  I had delayed recon with tissue expanders and that worked ok for about 8 years.  I then had symmastia and tried to have that repaired.  I have had several surgeries now due to delayed wound healing.  I am now considering a Lat Flap. I am not a canidate for a Diep or Tram.  Has any of my IBC sisters had a Lat flap?

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited September 2010

    Hi Nancy,

    I had a Lat Flap and am overall happy with the results.

    For me the surgery was a little harder than I expected as far as discomfort afterwards. I had drains in (5) and that was pretty horrible. I had expanders placed at the time of my flap procedure. I went in every week or so for fills. The exchange was really easy to recover from. I was pretty excited to see and feel the difference with the silicone implants.

    So, overall I am happy I did recon and happy with the cosmetic results of the Lat Flap. Hope this has helped some.

    Lexi

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited September 2010

    p.s.

    Congrats on being 10 years cancer free! That is so terrific and encouraging. Prayers for continued good health.Smile

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  • lorieg
    lorieg Member Posts: 802
    edited September 2010

    Sorry, I am only 6 months out from surgery so no experience to offer.  I just wanted to say CONGRATS on 10 years.  Awesome!

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  • nancyrsmith
    nancyrsmith Member Posts: 11
    edited September 2010

    Thank you. And it is so good to hear that you are happy with your decision to do the lat flap.  I have interview 7 PS now and 1 out of  7 of them told me that he would not do the lat flap on an IBC patient.  So it really scared me.  I'm glad to hear that their is hope that it will work for me.

    Thanks again.

    Nancy

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  • nancyrsmith
    nancyrsmith Member Posts: 11
    edited September 2010

    Hi Bonnie, Do you know who Elizabeth used for her Diep procedure?

    Thanks,

    Nancy

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  • nancyrsmith
    nancyrsmith Member Posts: 11
    edited September 2010

    Thank you so much.  I was reading your diagnosis.  I remember when i was diagnosed at the age of 33 and i had a 3 year old son and a 7 year old son.  It seems so long ago now.  But, i do remember looking into their little faces and thinking I had to do everything i possibly could to be there for them. Sometimes i feel guilty worrying about all this reconstruction stuff because I am so lucky to be here with my family.

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  • lorieg
    lorieg Member Posts: 802
    edited September 2010

    Nancy,

    Thank you.  I am so glad you have done so well.  It is rare to find a woman under 40 who is doing well after IBC.  Breast cancer in general is so aggressive in young women,  I am thankful for each day I am here with my kids.

    Lori

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  • nancyrsmith
    nancyrsmith Member Posts: 11
    edited September 2010

    Hi Bonnie,  Do you know who her Diep flap surgeon was?  I think Dr. Walker is just the general breast surgeon?

    Thanks,

    Nancy

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