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Newbie5

Edited on 01/30/2019 at 2:01 AM

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i had abilateral mastectomy on 4/9/18. I am now seeing the PS to discuss the exchange surgery. Has anyonebeenn through this? How did you choose the type of implant?

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07/11/2018 at 8:20 AM

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Great question! I did not have a mastectomy, so I do not have any input. But I will be following this discussion.

Choosing implants after expanders https://www.carenity.us/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/choosing-implants-after-expanders-278 2018-07-11 08:20:33

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03/21/2019 at 1:41 AM

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@Newbie5 do you have any update?

I am in the process of looking into breast reconstruction and see you have already started the process.... how did the expansion process work? pain?

Was there a reason you decided to go with the expander first and not direct implant insertion? Are you indecisive between silicone or saline?

Did you consider Natural tissue flap surgery instead of implants?

Choosing implants after expanders https://www.carenity.us/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/choosing-implants-after-expanders-278 2019-03-21 01:41:13

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07/08/2021 at 7:19 PM

@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.

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