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Breast Reconstruction

Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY

Posted to Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY on 9 Apr 2013

Yes, I have implants on both sides. Dr. Salzberg did both. On one side they had to remove my nipple (because the cancer was in the milk duct), and on the other I kept my nipple. It was a 'skin sparing' surgery, I did not have expanders, and much to my children's delight, got to keep the freckle on my breast that they were fond of.. :) I was a 34D before and after surgery. Hope this was helpful...
Posted to Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY on 18 Feb 2013

Took me almost two years to really feel and realize what I went through. Maybe because I had just lost my mom right before I was diagnosed or because I had to be strong for my kids. Sometimes, even now, I cry out of the blue, but, I am fine.. healthy and happy to be here enjoying my children and life. I know not all of us are that lucky. I am glad you are doing better. I am so glad you reached out to me when you need to.... my love to you.... and my very best wishes for a happy and healthy life. xo
Posted to Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY on 18 Feb 2013

Hi Tiffany. It has been a little while since we were writing. How are you doing now? Drains out? Life beginning to get back to normal? Hope you and baby are well. :)
Posted to Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY on 6 Feb 2013

I didn't have expanders. I kept all my skin, and one nipple, and had implants put in at the time of the mastectomies. I did go back for corrective follow-up surgery (I needed a larger implant on one side and nipple reconstruction).
Posted to Bi-Lateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction - Westchester, NY on 6 Feb 2013

I am not really sure... I was a 34D going into surgery and am a 34D now. He said he was putting in "the big ones".. hahaha. I guess being a little smaller would be nice, but I have what I had. The thing I remember was that I was interested in the teardrop shape ones, and my PS said he won't use them, that they can flip around inside necessitating more surgery.

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