Reduction and reconstruction 4 1/2 years later

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stacyofhavertown
stacyofhavertown Member Posts: 10
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
Hi girls,

I am scheduled to have surgery on Sept 24th. I am having my right side reduced and my cancer side reduced and the big crater fixed. Here's my???.....Has anyone done this? I hate the way I look and really want to look "normal" again. I just don't know what to expect with recovery and I did have 35 radiation tx's so I know the tissue is hardened. The ps said my reduction wil be a piece of cake but the left side(cancer) will be more of a challenge. Am I nuts for doing this ? Any thoughts or helpful advice would be great

Hugs,
Stacy
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  • PeanutsGirl
    PeanutsGirl Member Posts: 153
    edited July 2007
    Stacy, you're not nuts for doing this. I had the same thing done as you last November, and I'm very happy that I did. I also had a lumpectomy and rads. Sx and tx left my cancer affected boob almost 2 cup sizes smaller than the good one. I was an almost DDD on one side and a D on the other. Chose the lumpectomy because my bs said I had plenty to work with, and could have the reduction later. Besides the lumpectomy I've had 2 excisional bxs on that same breast. I'm very pleased with the results. My clothes fit. I don't need industrial strength bras anymore, or a partial prothesis, and I look fabulous. Even if I do say so myself. Hubby says I have the boobs of a 20 year old. Unfortunately the rest of my body will be 57 in October, and looks like it.

    Recovery took quite a while, I must say. It took maybe 6-8 weeks before I could sleep on my side again. Ps removed 5 pounds of breast tissue, and fixed a scar from one of my previous bxs. He also took out scar tissue from the cancer sx. Just had my new baseline mammo, and everything looks normal. I just can't say enough about how good this surgery has made me feel.

    The side that was radiated healed very well, too. I love looking and feeling normal again.

    Hugs and healing,
    Laura
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  • JoanofArdmore
    JoanofArdmore Member Posts: 1,012
    edited July 2007
    Stacy, good for you! You have every right to look lovely again.
    I'll be having my fingers crossed on the 24, but you know your ps will do a great job!!This is all they know!

    Where will it be?

    Happy for you, Joan
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  • stacyofhavertown
    stacyofhavertown Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2007
    Hi Joan,

    It will be at the surgi center at Bryn Mawr. I could have had it done at the hospital, but the doctor said the surgery will be 2 1/2 hours. I thought I don't need all the hustle and bustle of that busy place!! Dr. Lohner is doing it. Dr. Cohen said he is very good and I have 2 girlfriends who used him for their bi-lats and are very pleased. He is very easy on the eyes as well . I'm nervous, but glad I finally made the decision to do it. Thanks for the well wishes, I'll need them.

    Hugs,
    Stacy
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  • JoanofArdmore
    JoanofArdmore Member Posts: 1,012
    edited July 2007
    "Thanks for the well wishes, I'll need them."

    You WONT need them, Stacy!You'll be fine, your team is wonderful!!
    And I love the surgicCenter.(Had my port put in & taken out there) Definately a funner place.

    I'll send you well-wishes not to be nervous!
    Just think how great you'll look, again!You deserve it!

    Hugs, j
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