Recovery from implant replacement compared to original implant surgery

[Duckwatcher]

I am weighing the TRAM vs. implants choices for a bilateral mastectomy. One big concern for me on implants is the risk of needing to replace an implant, which seems to be a very high risk over my lifetime (I am 56) (based on study results published in the implant makers' patient disclosures). My question is this: compared to the recovery time/discomfort/lifting restrictions that come with the original implant surgery, how extensive / difficult/ time consuming is an implant replacement surgery?  I am self-employed and  travel extensively to teach seminars for a living. These are scheduled out one year or more; cancellations with little or no warning (to accommodate an unanticipated implant replacement surgery would wreak havoc with my business. Still, the various flap surgeries have their own special risks, so I do not want to rule out implants. It would help me to know more abou the recovery time and especially restrictions  after an implant replacement surgery. Many thanks if anyone can comment on this.

[zouzi]

You welcome and I am sorry that the link I gave you was not helpful.
You could try the "Cosmetic and reconstructive Surgery" in the "Expert Forum"
Maybe you can find some posts that might be related to your question.You could also post your question there.
Here is the link:

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Cosmetic--Reconstructive-Surgery/show/126

[Duckwatcher]

Hi zouzi,

Thank you.  Sue Young's information is very well explained.  I had already seen quite a few of her comments.  Unfortunately, I'm not finding any related to my question, or elsewhere on the MedHelp site.  Hopefully someone wilth implant replacement experience will comment at some point.

[zouzi]

Hi,
I am sorry that your post hasn't been answered earlier.
I really have no knowledge regarding your queries,but I would like to help you.I have copied a link where you'll find excellent information from one of our members"Sue Young" who has a lot of experience concerning,mastectomy,implants,reconstruction etc..
I hope that you'll find it helpful...

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Breast-Cancer/Trans-flap-vs-implants/show/1308880?personal_page_id=384050#post_5995708

Best wishes...