Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and am opting for a bilateral mastectomy due to a high level of cancer in my family. My breast surgeon is recommending that I have reconstruction at the same time as my surgery. The plastic surgeon is recommending I have a DIEP Tram Flap surgery otherwise known as a Free Tram because I am not a candiate for implants since it looks like I will have to have radiation after chemo. Does anyone know about this kind of surgery and can offer any insights in terms of recovery from it, apperance, etc? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi, Mabelolive: This is the type reconstruction I am considering, too. From what I have read, it leaves part of the abdominal muscle which the Tram Flap does not. Implants are not a good option for me either. I am going to a PS for consultation on reconstruction on January 31. Will know more then for sure. Jan K mabelolive1246 mabelolive1246@...> wrote: I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and am opting for a bilateral mastectomy due to a high level of cancer in my family. My breast surgeon is recommending that I have reconstruction at the same time as my surgery. The plastic surgeon is recommending I have a DIEP Tram Flap surgery otherwise known as a Free Tram because I am not a candiate for implants since it looks like I will have to have radiation after chemo. Does anyone know about this kind of surgery and can offer any insights in terms of recovery from it, apperance, etc? Thanks. Jan Koelsch __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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