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Reconstruction,Phase II
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Jan 11, 2001 - 3:45 pm
I'm scheduled for the next phase of reconstructionon Feb.2. I had a TRAMFLAP on Sept.11. I'm going to have the nipple reconstructed as well as some hardened tissue (necrotic fat) removed from the arm pit. I also have some internal sutures that will be removed as they are pushing through the skin and becoming uncomfortable. I would love to hear from anyone who has been through part or all of this. What should I expect post-op? Pain? etc. Thanks! Cathy |
Joined: Aug 2000
Hi Cathy. I had nipple-areola reconstruction on Halloween. The chest part of it was okay, no pain. I'm still pretty numb in my chest. However, an incision was made in the upper inner thigh where the skin is darker for the grafting for the areola area. That hurt. It was hard to get comfortable and to walk. But after the stitches came out a week later, it really wasn't bad at all. My incision had gotten infected and opened up again, but then, that is what I do with all incisions. Always have, even before breast cancer. And I am real impressed with the way it looks. It really does look real.
Go to susanlovemd.com. She has some really good information and pictures of some of her patients after reconstruction. There are other plastic surgeons who have sites who will explain what and how they do a procedure and some even have pictures.
After having gone through a TRAM flap, the nipple-areola reconstruction is a piece of cake. Jane
Joined: Jan 2001
I am considering a tram flap. So far, have you been pretty happy with it ? Does your stomach feel tight, or do you have trouble moving your arm ?
Joined: Oct 2000
I'm happy with the results of my TRAMFLAP. I'm thinner than ever! My breast is as soft as the other one. Yes, my abdomen feels like I'm wearing a girdle all the time and I feel the mesh and internal sutures cause I'm so thin, but I'm glad I went this route. Feb. 2nd, I go for the revision to "perfect" the shape of my boob, make a nipple, and remove a few internal sutures in my abdomen that are pushing through my skin. Cathy
Joined: Nov 2000
Hi Newton
the first part of my resonstruction was done march 2000. for a little while my stomach felt kinda tight and funny but it feels pretty normal now. and the movement of my arm is pretty good. I had lymph nodes removed under my arm so i still have a stange feeling under there but not do bad. i would do it again. take care julie
Joined: Nov 2000
hi cathy
I had the transflap done last march. It was done at the same time as my mastectomey. So I have not yet undergone phase II since I have been busy doing chemo and radiation. I am thinking of having it done maybe in the summer. I am really not in a rush but I think I am definitely going to finish it. Als