by Kathy | May 12, 2014 | Reconstruction, Surgery
Before I get into my recovery stories, I thought I would do a quick explanation of the type of reconstruction surgery that I had. Because of the radiation damage to my skin and chest muscle area, the only option for reconstruction on my right side was a Latissimus...
by Kathy | Apr 24, 2014 | Reconstruction, Surgery
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to send out an update that Mom is out of surgery and doing well. She will be in recovery for a little while, and then will be staying at the hospital for the next few days for some much-deserved rest. Thank you all for your prayers and...
by Kathy | Dec 20, 2013 | Reconstruction
I had my one month post op, follow-up appointment with my doctor today and he lifted my restrictions. I feel like a free woman. For the past month, I have had limited movement of my arm. I could not move it more than 45 degrees or lift anything more than 10 pounds....
by Kathy | Nov 12, 2013 | Coping, Reconstruction, Surgery
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I had to make a lot of decisions about my treatment in a short amount of time. I was understandably frightened, nervous, uncertain, and worried as I worked my way through half a dozen doctor’s appointments and...
by Kathy | Sep 27, 2013 | Reconstruction
I had my first visit with a plastic surgeon this week to discuss what my options were for reconstruction. Many of my friends have asked why I didn’t have reconstruction done at the time of my mastectomy. The primary reason was that I was not a candidate for...
