Any women out there in there 60-70 that had reconstrution on there beast

Unhappy
Unhappy Member Posts: 88
in Breast Cancer #1
If so what type and how please were you with the results

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  • chutzpah
    chutzpah Member Posts: 2
    #2
    just recently had the TE replaced with implants, still pretty swollen but at least some of the discomfort from the TE has eased. Gonna give it a couple of months to see how the girls turned out. Still can't wear any hotchie coochie outfits, no plunging necklines or tight sweaters for me this season.
  • Unhappy
    Unhappy Member Posts: 88
    #3
    chutzpah said:

    just recently had the TE replaced with implants, still pretty swollen but at least some of the discomfort from the TE has eased. Gonna give it a couple of months to see how the girls turned out. Still can't wear any hotchie coochie outfits, no plunging necklines or tight sweaters for me this season.

    Hoping your implants turn
    Hoping your implants turn out just the way you want.Thank You for your imput.
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #4
    I have Mentor Memory Silicone Implants and am pleased with them. My breasts are symmetrical.
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #5
    I have Mentor Memory Silicone Implants and am pleased with them. My breasts are symmetrical.
  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #6
    Different Ballgame said:

    I have Mentor Memory Silicone Implants and am pleased with them. My breasts are symmetrical.

    I had diep flap reconstruction
    They look normal except for necessary scars. I'm pleased and go to my plastic surgeon's ofc for the tattooing this week. Linda
  • Unhappy
    Unhappy Member Posts: 88
    #7
    Think you ladies I have been
    Think you ladies I have been thing about reconstution.Looking for a plactic surgent .Maybe next year.Need a little more time without surgery two in less then a month is a little to much.
  • Unhappy
    Unhappy Member Posts: 88
    #8
    lintx said:

    I had diep flap reconstruction
    They look normal except for necessary scars. I'm pleased and go to my plastic surgeon's ofc for the tattooing this week. Linda

    How many surgery did it take
    How many surgery did it take .How long was the recovery.I would like to have reconstrution so my daughter and granddaughters won't be as afraid as I was when my aunts loss there breast to cancer.I have even throught about have my other breast removed because on family history.Grandmother and 2 aunts.And some cousins.Hope all goes well with your tatoos
  • Unhappy
    Unhappy Member Posts: 88
    #9
    Different Ballgame said:

    I have Mentor Memory Silicone Implants and am pleased with them. My breasts are symmetrical.

    So glad your turn out ok.
    Was that in one breast or both.The one Plactic surgent I talk to did'nt sound like if he did it that they would turn out a look ok. Decided he was not the doctor for me.I have had only one breast removed but have thought about having the other removed because of family history.
  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #10
    Unhappy said:

    How many surgery did it take
    How many surgery did it take .How long was the recovery.I would like to have reconstrution so my daughter and granddaughters won't be as afraid as I was when my aunts loss there breast to cancer.I have even throught about have my other breast removed because on family history.Grandmother and 2 aunts.And some cousins.Hope all goes well with your tatoos

    I had two surgeries
    The first was a biggie. You go home w/drain tubes for a couple weeks. After those are removed, driving resumes and daily life a little at a time. I had both breasts removed because I had an aggressive cancer in one and didn't want to have to worry about the other. The second surgery was just revision, where the stomach incision is straightened a bit, nipples are added and breasts are lifted. Tattooing is last. Yes, I hope the tattoo part goes well, too. Thanks! Linda
  • Unhappy
    Unhappy Member Posts: 88
    #11
    lintx said:

    I had two surgeries
    The first was a biggie. You go home w/drain tubes for a couple weeks. After those are removed, driving resumes and daily life a little at a time. I had both breasts removed because I had an aggressive cancer in one and didn't want to have to worry about the other. The second surgery was just revision, where the stomach incision is straightened a bit, nipples are added and breasts are lifted. Tattooing is last. Yes, I hope the tattoo part goes well, too. Thanks! Linda

    Thank you so much for your input
    Hearing from woman that has had flap or implants .Thank you all for your commets .They help in making a chose.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #12
    Unhappy said:

    Think you ladies I have been
    Think you ladies I have been thing about reconstution.Looking for a plactic surgent .Maybe next year.Need a little more time without surgery two in less then a month is a little to much.

    Wishing you good luck in

    Wishing you good luck in finding your plastic surgeon.  We understand about not wanting any more surgery for awhile. 

    Hugs, Jan

  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    #13
    Unhappy said:

    How many surgery did it take
    How many surgery did it take .How long was the recovery.I would like to have reconstrution so my daughter and granddaughters won't be as afraid as I was when my aunts loss there breast to cancer.I have even throught about have my other breast removed because on family history.Grandmother and 2 aunts.And some cousins.Hope all goes well with your tatoos

    It is amazing how far they

    It is amazing how far they have come now in reconstruction.  I wish you well when you decide, if you decide for sure, to have it done.

     

    Good luck

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #14
    survivorbc09 said:

    Wishing you good luck in

    Wishing you good luck in finding your plastic surgeon.  We understand about not wanting any more surgery for awhile. 

    Hugs, Jan

    Unhappy, there are many

    Unhappy, there are many sisters on here that do not want to think about any more surgeries, meaning mainly reconstruction.  I just want you to know that you have a lot of company in your feelings.  I think one should only do what they want to, if given the choice. 

     

    Good luck to you,

     

    Angie

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