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Is it impossible?

In Feb 2008 I had a mastectomy and at the same time an expander was put in. Fluid built up under the expander and instead of just draining the fluid the plastic surgeon just removed the expander and told me not to come back until I had a 28 inch waist(I am 5'10" and 155lbs.) I have had 2 deep ab surgerys including a hysterectomy. Since then I have seen 3 other reconstruction surgeons who said that it would be too hard and wouldn't touch it-So my question is, Am I just to resign myself to be mutilated for life or is there any hope for me? Thanks in advance for any advice...


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492898 tn?1222243598
What does your waist line have to do with the breast expander? The plastic surgeon sounds like a jerk, indeed.
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25201 tn?1255580836
Just above your post is one from Med Help announcing the new Forum on Reconstructive Surgery .... may I suggest you post there for an answer from an Expert in the field. Your plastic surgeon doesn't sound very compassionate to me ..... Regards.
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