I would like to have their contact info.thanks
I have the exact same problem! Do you still have the same issue? How can we exchange email addresses so we can chat? It's been almost 2 yes since I had the tram done . Biggest mistake I ever made.
When I had my tram done I had multiable infections. I finally gave up. I am now in constant pain. I can not stand or sit very long. At times I can not eat. This is not the way to live. Any suggestions ?
Yes I would like some contact info, also.
i have had some of the same problems. They gave me a tummy tuck. I look about 9 months pregnant I have two hernias but the doctors say that I have to lose 30 pounds before he will consider surgery. I feel that they are just trying to discourage me to have surgery because they don't want to correct their mistake. Had I known this would have happened I would never have had the surgery that they thought would suit me best.
I had this surgery in 2014 and really regret it. I had to have another surgery to remove a big section of the breast tissue that died, another to do fat grafting and add a larger mesh due to the large abdominal hernia. Now I have a smaller concave breast and a giant bulge in my abdomen. The abdominal tightness is also very uncomfortable. They suggest more surgery. No thanks.
I see they are in New York and I am in Los Angeles - but I'd like to contact them and see if there is someone in L.A. who might be able to remedy the problems which are similar to all after 1 year.
I also was told the same thing. I am so tired of the pain and no social life. I feel I have been lied too. it is to late now but the doctors who are performing this surgery should be stopped.
I know this is an old thread, but I'm trying to reach as many women that I can. The Tram Flap comes with a 40% risk of hernias. This is most likely your cause of pain. There is a FB group called TRAM/DIEP- Compkications and Hope. Yes, there is hope for a repair. Hope this reaches you. Two surgeons on LI, NY have developed a 10 yr proven repair technique for these issues. Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. George Denoto.
There is a proven repair. I had it done in 2013. I developed 3 hernias as a result of the Tram Flap. I have a FB group called TRAM/DIEP- Complications And Hope. 30 members and growing. Many have been repaired. There are 2 surgeons on LI, NY that have a 10 yr proven to hold repair for those hernias. I am one that had the repair in 2013. It is holding. You can contact them directly as well. Dr. Ron Isralei and Dr. George Denoto III work in unison to repair hernias after these surgeries. Tram flaps come with a 40% risk of hernia formation. For those that find the FB group, I will PM you first as it is a closed group to protect the privacy of the members. There is hope and there is a repair. You do not have to live like this.
I am having the same issues...I believe this procedure shouldn't even be allowed... - what can be done? Can we post our email address on this site?
, I sent you a Facebook request yesterday January 7, 2017. I hope you will allow me into your group. My tram flap was done in 2010 and my health has been declining ever since. I feel so crippled and lost and sad, sad, sad. I need support, and hope. Sincerely Carol
Since I can't see names here, I hope you were able to find my FB group. We do send a Private Mesaage to screen new member requests. If you have not found the Private Message, look for it in the filtered section and reply to one of my admins who will add you to the group, once you respond back. If you have found it, glad to have you in the group!
See my post above. I wish we could abolish this surgery. Perhaps one day we will succeed. But for now, I am helping do damage control by directing women to resources and support for those that have had Abdominal complications related to this surgery. My FB group is listed above in the comments.
All the information is included in my group on FB. It's called TRAM/DIEP- Complications And Hope.