yes, but the bigger risk is taking medications that will most certainly damage your body worse. I was not a diabetic until now. My sugar glucose was 82 and now after taking Anastrozole for 21 months I have type 2 diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy in my left eye. No one told me this could happen. I was told I will lose my eyesight and go blind. Really? I am so angry. My oncologist didn't think to tell me about my glucose level because he's only concerned with the numbers in my blood that are related to breast cancer. Really? Big pharma is using us as ginny pigs.
Between the time that ur expanders were totally filled and the exchange to implants, did u have any restrictions from plastics? Hoping for a break from restrictions. Ha
Between the time that ur expanders were totally filled and the exchange to implants, did u have any restrictions from plastics? Hoping for a break from restrictions. Ha
My breast cancer was invasive ductal in the left breast. I chose double mastectomy with reconstruction with expanding implants. An MRI showed an area in the right breast they wanted to check prior to surgery. However I decided I had chosen double mastectomy and did not do additional testing. Blessed be to god I chose the double mastectomy. A second cancer (invasive lobular) was found in the right breast. Borders were wide and lymph nodes clear. No chemo or radiation needed. 6 months after surgery I had my second surgery to replace the expanding implants with regular implants. I am very pleased with the results. I have a possible final surgery where Oscar Manrique (my plastic surgeon) may perform liposuction to add my own fat around the implants (to add fullness). I did NOT do nipple saving. I believe 10-15 percent become necrotic. I chose NoT to take the chance of losing the reconstruction due to a possible nipple saving. I will be getting tattoos in the future. I feel blessed to have done my surgery at mayo. My surgeon, the nurses the care team and my plastic surgeon have been beyond wonderful!! My reconstruction simply looks like a breast lift would look (minus the nipples). I will be praying for you. So many decisions to make. Hugs.
Between the time that ur expanders were totally filled and the exchange to implants, did u have any restrictions from plastics? Hoping for a break from restrictions. Ha
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yes, but the bigger risk is taking medications that will most certainly damage your body worse. I was not a diabetic until now. My sugar glucose was 82 and now after taking Anastrozole for 21 months I have type 2 diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy in my left eye. No one told me this could happen. I was told I will lose my eyesight and go blind. Really? I am so angry. My oncologist didn't think to tell me about my glucose level because he's only concerned with the numbers in my blood that are related to breast cancer. Really? Big pharma is using us as ginny pigs.
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2 ReactionsI asked about that but you have to have a specialist and none was available in my area. A very risky surgery. Are you taking anastozole?
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1 ReactionI had fat taken from belly put into breast. No artificial lumps for me. !
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1 ReactionShould the risks involved in implants be part of the equation in deciding on reconstruction or types of reconstruction?
After mastectomy. I had my own fat put into my breast.
Nothing man made in there.
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1 ReactionPlease help me understand what you mean when you say, “restrictions from plastics”?
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1 ReactionCan you elaborate on what you mean by restrictions from plastics?
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1 ReactionI did not.
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1 ReactionBetween the time that ur expanders were totally filled and the exchange to implants, did u have any restrictions from plastics? Hoping for a break from restrictions. Ha
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1 ReactionOh yes I can relate. I often think a long line bra would be more comfortable?
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