Susudoggie

Another Big Decision!! - Flagler Beach, FL

Thank you!! I can't do surgery until may. Still not sure what I'm gonna due. It all cost money and ALOT of emotions. I want to be normal again!!! LOL!!!

Hi, I had radiation in 2010. Aug. 2012 I had an expander put in. I had 60cc's every two weeks. It was going great, but after the 5th, just before my 6th my skin broke. I am now considering doing the latissimus flap. Which is using skin from my back. I am discouraged to hear that even the flaps failed. Can you share with me what happened to you. Was it an infection? Your wound didn't heal? There is so much pain and $ involved, only to have failure. I understand what you are saying about bathing suit. I live in fl, love to do water aerobics, etc., the PROSESIS is horrible. It hurts my chest skin so much and I am miserable with it. I never imagined how awful it would be. Pls keep me informed how you are doing! :) Carol

Hi Megan, I suffer from lymphedema, I am short from the waist up. The PROSESIS always hurt my chest wall. I love doing water aerobics. It is such a NUSIENCE, my tops don't fit we'll and always a battle to get my breast even! The pro would be a natural look, no PROSESIS. The con, a chance of failure again, the cost, and possibly more pain in my back area from the lymphedema.

Anna, thank you so much for the encouragement. It has helped me so much! :) Carol

Hi Joytori, My lymphedema is terrible!!! I have tried to live a quality of life and I keep getting setbacks. I am 64, older, so I am just coming to realization, that my life has changed. I live in Florida. Somehow, my girls do not seem to realize how bad all this is. The PROSESIS hurts me all the time. I am short from my waist up. Everyday is a battle with my boobs!! LOL!!! One heavy PROSESIS and one droopy 50 year old!!! I am not real active but loved water aerobics and it was great without the PROSESIS. Also my tops looked so much nicer. I don't have much of an avenue of help, so it's a big decision to do the latissimus. I underwent chemo and radiation in 2010. Thank you for talking with me! :) !!!