Reconstruction

sueaa
sueaa Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have a tissue expander in place and will have my surgery to place the implant in early December. my PS is recommending that I have the other breast lifted at that time. Anyone who has done this? I'm looking for advice!

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  • ktinkey
    ktinkey Member Posts: 170 Member
    #2
    Sue,

    I had reconstructive surgery 8 years ago. I had the other breast lifted also. I can tell you 8 years later I'm glad I did. I still look great. It keeps everything symmetrical. The surgery is nothing compared to what you are already experiencing. I had to have my expander done 3 times because of complications, but I'm glad I perservered. The boost to my self-image was worth it. I didn't want to be defined by the cancer, but I wanted to define it.

    Good luck in December. You will do well.

    God Bless,
    Kathy

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