It’s been a while since I’ve done a cancer post. Hey, I’ve been busy. 🙂
Next week, I aspire for symmetry. Again. If you’ll recall, last summer I had two failed expanders due to infection and was left with a frankenlefty, jr. on one side and a concave dent on the other. So, this year we’re not bothering with implants, keeping frankenlefty jr, and creating a twin on the right with a latissimus dorsi flap (they take part of my back and bring it round front). This time, PS has decided to use some of my fat to fill in the dents. I asked if there was a bank I could deposit extra in. I’m sure he gets that all the time. Heh.
So hopefully all will go smoothly this time, with much less drain drama. And infection drama. And I will be done. And somewhat symmetrical.
June 10, 2010
throwslikeagirl74
5 responses to “In anticipation of Frankenrighty, Jr.”
sophanne
June 10th, 2010 at 10:43
you’ll be in my thoughts my friend.
Mandy Yates
June 10th, 2010 at 10:45
I hope that after all that you have had to go through that this time you get everything you dream about. I will be thinking about you, xxxx
justenjoyhim
June 10th, 2010 at 13:03
Best of luck to you. I had a latissimus dorsi surgery done in Oct. My plastic surgeon said that it’s the best place to take fat from because it gives the area a blood flow.
At any rate, it’s was a very good decision and worked well for me. I lost just one of my breasts through mastectomy, and it had severe radiation scars which were made better with the lat. surgery.
I’ll be thinking about you. *hugs*
Cathy R
June 14th, 2010 at 08:36
Good Luck to you and your family! I am sure that it will work out much better for this time around.
cheryl
June 14th, 2010 at 18:29
Praying for a good outcome this time……..