Re: Going in for a Tram Flap next week

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I will praying for you.

ren

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Sue,

I didn't have reconstruction so can't help you out. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Going in for a Tram Flap next week

wish me luck -I had a mastectomy in Nov last year-and went thru chemo and all -now having reconstruction -getting nervous but know I am in good hands with my surgeon -anyone else gone thru a tram flap thatcan give me advice or support will be helpful - thanks -sue-

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I had the tram flap with my reconstructive surgery. I'm told it is close to having a hesterectomy. I hope you have someone who can take care of you...cook you meals, etc. for a week or two after you get out of the hospital.

Best wishes,

Reply-To: breastcancer2 To: <breastcancer2 >Subject: Re: Going in for a Tram Flap next weekDate: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:48:08 -0500

Sue,

I didn't have reconstruction so can't help you out. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Going in for a Tram Flap next week

wish me luck -I had a mastectomy in Nov last year-and went thru chemo and all -now having reconstruction -getting nervous but know I am in good hands with my surgeon -anyone else gone thru a tram flap thatcan give me advice or support will be helpful - thanks -sue-

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Hi, yes I was told its pretty major -and I would really have to take

it easy for a few weeks -friends and family will help out -thanks -I

recovered nicely from the mastectomy -I hope to do as well with this -

even tho its more involved -sue-

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Sue -

Here's an article about a woman who did it from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/WO/00096.html

After a double, I waited two years, only to realize a) it's a personal decision and I didn't want to go through it before radiation, so I waited a year and decided not to.

My best to you on your surgery and I wish you an "uneventful" recovery filled with cheer and love!

Best,

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wish me luck -I had a mastectomy in Nov last year-and went thru chemo and all -now having reconstruction -getting nervous but know I am in good hands with my surgeon -anyone else gone thru a tram flap thatcan give me advice or support will be helpful - thanks -sue-

No, I haven't been through it , but you will be in my thoughts and prayers every day Sue.

Love,

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Thanks -that was informative -I just want it all over with ...

trying to make the most of the weekend -and b4 u know Tuesday will

be here and I will be heading into the last phase of all of this!

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> Sue -

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> Here's an article about a woman who did it from CNN:

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> http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/WO/00096.html

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> After a double, I waited two years, only to realize a) it's a

personal

> decision and I didn't want to go through it before radiation,

so I waited a year

> and decided not to.

>

> My best to you on your surgery and I wish you an " uneventful "

recovery filled

> with cheer and love!

>

>

> Best,

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>

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Sue

I had tram flap back in 1993 or 1994, so sad that I don't remember exactly when, LOL. Anyway, it was 2-3 years after my unilateral mastectomy. I felt really badly right after the surgery, but it took much longer than anticipated due to some of the docs not showing up to help my PS. He did a great job. It took at least 6 months to recover. My stomach was tender to the touch for about that long, I couldn't lean against a counter while cooking. Only problem I have now is that the reconstructed breast is about a cup size smaller than the other one. The "new" one gets bigger and smaller when I gain or lose weight. That is rather strange. I never had the nipple done, but I am satisfied overall with the whole thing. Much better (to me anyway) than having a prosthesis in my body.

Good luck on your surgery, I will keep you in my prayers.

hugs

Pam

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Sue

I had tram flap back in 1993 or 1994, so sad that I don't remember exactly when, LOL. Anyway, it was 2-3 years after my unilateral mastectomy. I felt really badly right after the surgery, but it took much longer than anticipated due to some of the docs not showing up to help my PS. He did a great job. It took at least 6 months to recover. My stomach was tender to the touch for about that long, I couldn't lean against a counter while cooking. Only problem I have now is that the reconstructed breast is about a cup size smaller than the other one. The "new" one gets bigger and smaller when I gain or lose weight. That is rather strange. I never had the nipple done, but I am satisfied overall with the whole thing. Much better (to me anyway) than having a prosthesis in my body.

Good luck on your surgery, I will keep you in my prayers.

hugs

Pam

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You will need extra help for a few weeks after surgery.

Jackie

-- Re: Going in for a Tram Flap next week

Hi, yes I was told its pretty major -and I would really have to take it easy for a few weeks -friends and family will help out -thanks -I recovered nicely from the mastectomy -I hope to do as well with this -even tho its more involved -sue-