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Posted by Emily on September 21, 2009, 7:49 pm, in reply to "Newbie"
Hi Patricia,
I also had DCIS. I had a bilateral mastectomy. I was tired of multiple biopsies, having the probably not cancer box checked, and mammograms every 6 months.
I went with the gel implant. The Dr. told me I was too thin for a flap proceedure. He did say the gel implant he was using was not fluid, so if it tore it would stay in place and not be absorbed by my body.
I am having problems with mobility. I am 3 months post exchange. When I lay on my back, putting my arms above my head or to the side is uncomfortable. Also, the pectoral muscles twist badly when I flex them, even for something as simple as wiping the counter. I wonder if a flap proceedure would have been better.
You may want to read the postings on "Ask the Dr." on this site.
Good luck to you with whatever you choose to do.
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