9 janvier, 2007 16:33

Tony,
I need to share my experience with the tram flap for reconstruction of the breast. I had a double done in 2001, the most terrible mistake of my life. I have not had one day of pleasure without terrible discomfort since having this done. I have this awful pressure build up in my adominal area daily if I stand on my feet for more than an hour. I just had to have a double hernia repair done in Sept. of 2006, which at this time the doctor enlarged the mesh hoping to releive this pressure. It did not work and I am now not able to return to my job of 21 years, due to not being able to lift more than 5 pounds or stand for a long period of time. I can only go to a desk job and work for only 20 hours per week, this is the doctor,s order. I can't find a job to do as I have no trraining in desk work. I trained to work with the mnetally handicapped. My life is a big mess, I stay extremely depressed all the time, due to consant pain and pressure. Some days you wonder if you can face it anothe day like the day before. Please advise if there is any answers to my problem. Also please ladies don't consider this as a way to have your breasts replaced. I promise you it will not be woth it. It is the most horrible thing in my life. I have no quality of life like before. I was a very active person, loved life. I loved my job and all my individuals.

Thanks,

Peggy Keel