Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1

Explore Over 11,000+ Conditions, Medications, and Symptoms.

Get a personalized feed by signing up for free.

avatar

Rayfizz

Updated 10mo ago

Need advice on breast reconstruction decision

Iโ€™m needing help deciding weather or not to do breast reconstruction? I canโ€™t make up my mind if I should or not. Any advice or suggestions would be helpful thank you so much in advanced!๐Ÿ˜Š

Can you help? connect today

avatar

HappiP

2y

What type of reconstruction are you considering? I had DEIP flap. I don't regret it even though I had some complications. It's good knowing it's all me, no implants, just rearranged. ๐Ÿ˜€ there are a lot of pros and cons to consider
avatar

Rayfizz

2y

not sure what they call it but I believe it is the same thing you had done were they take the stomach and put it in place for the breast anyway yes lots of things to consider and itโ€™s so confusing they why my dr was trying to explain it to me
avatar

Shugj69

2y

I did it and I love it!!!
avatar

Candi926

2y

They tried a saline implant but my body rejected it and made me deathly ill.1998
avatar

Shugj69

2y

so sorry to hear this. ๐Ÿ™
avatar

Eternal_hope

2y

Same here, I have silicone implants and now I'm having complications. I would recommend going flat or trying moving your own fat to your breast area
avatar

Polly70

2y

Me too ,,I had my left breast removed and I'm not liking dealing with prosthetic my bra rides up on that side im always having to pull it down its uncomfortable around..my scar area where bra band is..so I kinda want reconstruction but my family says you're 51 why do it ? But I hate seeing my chest area..
avatar

little_fish

2y

I'm turning 50 in September and reconstruction will definitely help me move forward in this process. I told my husband before I even knew how much tissue would be gone I'd have reconstruction. This is my body and I'm the one that ultimately has to deal with it. Have you had your consultation for reconstruction? My doctor put my mind at ease and explained it in such detail, I'm so confident I will be with what ever he can do for me! You're only 51 and have many years to live and be happy! Just do what's best for you! Also every lady in my support group thats had reconstruction that I've talked to is happy they did it, because they don't have to fight with the prosthesis and the reminder of it constantly!
avatar

Rayfizz

2y

no Iโ€™m waiting for my consultation with my dr and Iโ€™m 48 so I am definitely leaning towards getting it done thank you ladies for all your advice it has helped me a great deal!
avatar

Phenut

2y

๐Ÿ™

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

ยฉ 2020-2024 Alike, Inc