Hi Betty. I was diagnosed in April 2014. I did chemo before my surgery. I had my bilateral done October 2014. Tissues expanders at the same time. I began my fills a week later. I had weekly fills until beginning of February. I started radiation in February . I had 5 1/2 weeks of daily treatments. May 2015 I had expanders out and implants in. In June 2015 I had nipple reconstruction and Lipo. Lipo was painful afterwards. I also had areola tattooing. I can not believe people willingly so that themselves. I had to tell myself with a rolling pin for several weeks over the Lipo areas. It was kinda funny.lol. As for complications..I suffered a broken rib from fills. Surgery went beautifully...no complications..healed well. Radiation went well. No complications. I used Calendula lotion many times a day. I had no blisters or peeling. Overall I had the usual side effects from the bi lateral. Muscle spasms. Burning sensation. Tingling and just the pain while healing. I did a lot of stretching and simple yoga moves to move my arms. I did experience some cording ( crystallization of lymph fluid). But overall I faired well. Where are you in your treatment?

Not at all...I will call xo

Xxxooo

@A MyBCTeam Member..Congratulations on 20 years. You are an amazing woman! I am guessing you are concerned about healing on the radiated side ? Very small incisions are made to do the fat transfer. Near the cleavage. The incision for your implants should not be too large . I honestly have to say my left (radiated) is slightly firmer than my right. You will have exercises to do to soften the implants. My doc did a beautiful job. I would send you a pic but somebody might get the wrong idea...lol...
You will do great!

Happy happy 20th Anniversary Betty! 💐

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Leanne, thank you so much for your reply. How long ago did you have this done? Any complications?