Exchange Surgery

Bonnie_Marie
Bonnie_Marie Member Posts: 3

I am new here and was diagnosed with breast cancer in both breast last November 2018.  By January, I had a double masectomy with the understanding that I did want to do reconstruction surgery later.  So, my surgeon left me alot of skin to help with this.  Although, I knew that was the plan I was not happy with how I looked after surgery since I had alot of extra skin around.  Thankfully, I did not have to do any chemotherapy or radiation.  And by April I had Tissue Expanders done for reconstruction surgery.  Weekly after this surgery I had fillings done which were quite painful, but by the last filling I expected to have some type of round looking breast, but that was not the case.  I still had an indention across the center where my incisions were.  Before my exchange surgery I talked with my surgeon about this and she felt she could help some with that, but that I might have to have an additional skin graft to help make them more round.  My exchange surgery was last Thursday and I still have those indentions.  Has anyone else went through this with same results and does time help fill you out?  Or did you have to do other procedures?

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  • wallis2
    wallis2 Member Posts: 56 Member
    Hi Bonnie, 

    Hi Bonnie, 

    I was diagnosed with BC last year 2018.  I had double mastectomy in November 2018 too.and I too was left with extry skin. My doctor stated if I wanted reconstruction the door is left open.  Although I haven't had my reconstruction yet, but you definitely have given me a lot to think about.  The way it seems like after your reconstruction you still didn't like the outcome.  I still haven't made up my mind to get the reconstruction because I really enjoy not having such large, large, breast.  Before my surgery I was wearing a 46 DDD and my back was hurting(I was about to have a reduction before my diagnose).  I know this doesn't answer your question you asked, but I must tell you, Bonnie I will give you 5 stars for having the procedure done so soon after after the surgery.  I freaked out when my doctor told me they can do both surgeries in one day.  You have gave me a lot of information when I do decide to have my reconstruction done.  I know you have wonderful doctors that will take care of your concern or you can get a second opinion.  I am sure someone on this board will read your comment and provide more information.  

  • Bonnie_Marie
    Bonnie_Marie Member Posts: 3
    wallis2 said:

    Hi Bonnie, 

    Hi Bonnie, 

    I was diagnosed with BC last year 2018.  I had double mastectomy in November 2018 too.and I too was left with extry skin. My doctor stated if I wanted reconstruction the door is left open.  Although I haven't had my reconstruction yet, but you definitely have given me a lot to think about.  The way it seems like after your reconstruction you still didn't like the outcome.  I still haven't made up my mind to get the reconstruction because I really enjoy not having such large, large, breast.  Before my surgery I was wearing a 46 DDD and my back was hurting(I was about to have a reduction before my diagnose).  I know this doesn't answer your question you asked, but I must tell you, Bonnie I will give you 5 stars for having the procedure done so soon after after the surgery.  I freaked out when my doctor told me they can do both surgeries in one day.  You have gave me a lot of information when I do decide to have my reconstruction done.  I know you have wonderful doctors that will take care of your concern or you can get a second opinion.  I am sure someone on this board will read your comment and provide more information.  

    Thank you for sharing back

    Thank you for sharing back with me.  My shape has changed a little to the better and I had a follow up.with my surgeon today that went really good.  I understand a little more now and know that it will take some time and that I just might have to have another procedure, but I am learning it is still a journey and process and am okay with that now.  I wish you the best in your journey and hope you figure out the best next steps for you.