Q: How long is the surgery for a single mastectomy and reconstruction using my own abdominal fat? A: Hi Patricia. Thank you for your question. The total time for a given surgery is variable and depends on many details. In general, when we have a patient going through...
Now that your breast reconstruction surgery is scheduled, your medical team has probably given you pre-surgery instructions, which typically includes no food or drink after midnight. But what about what you should and should not eat the day before, or even the week...
Q: I am a former patient of Dr. Craigie – I had a DIEP and GAP a few years ago, and just saw your Facebook post about ReSensation. Not sure if I would be a candidate, but I might be interested in this, depending on what’s involved and if insurance would...
It’s a new year and that means a new beginning. For many people, a new year also means focusing on improving your health and your body, especially after several months of eating sweets and high fat, but very tasty, holiday meals. Perhaps it’s finally time to have the...
Q: My breast lay flat and hang. What can be done about that? A: Hi, Thank you for your question! If you have experienced changes in the shape and size of your breasts, you are not alone. Even if they haven’t changed and you would desire to have them not as...
When you are sitting with your family around the Sunday dinner table, the last thing you probably talk about is each other’s medical history. It’s most likely about the latest football game, movies you’ve seen or what restaurant you enjoyed. As awkward as it might...
Q: After being diagnosed in November 2016 with DCIS, I opted for a double mastectomy with lat flap reconstruction which I had on Feb. 7, 2017. Since Feb. 8, 2017, I have been in constant pain with a feeling like dental floss is wrapped around my back to the front and...
When you’re undergoing breast surgery, it’s common to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. You might feel scared, anxious or even depressed about the procedure. At the same time, you might also feel happy that you will be able to put the surgery behind you soon...
Q: I recently had a double mastectomy and immediately had reconstruction. This followed by two more surgeries to remove the expander on one side. I developed a massive infection. I received three different antibiotics and a unit of blood. My hgb dropped to 6. I still...
“One of the most common questions I get from breast cancer patients who have undergone a full or partial mastectomy and are now going through reconstruction is will my new breasts feel numb and can I have normal sensation restored” Here at The Center for Natural...
