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Hello everyone, I've just been scheduled for a LAVH BSO on 12/21. 5 years ago I had a Tram Flap reconstruction after BC. Has anyone else had a successful LAVH after Tram? Dr. says there's a possibility I'll wake up with a bikini cut. Also will I feel okay for xmas?

There is ALWAYS a possibility of waking up with a bikini cut when going in for any type of lap hyst. They tell you that to cover themselves in case there is a complication and they have to open you up to fix it.
I had an LAVH and did not wake up with a smiley - as the majority of women don't. A small few on this site have been converted so it does happen - but it is rare.
Will you feel ok for Christmas? Everyone is different. I was in the hosp for four days because of comps. I felt very tired, worn and in pain. BUT the pain pills they give you will help you to feel ok and tiredness can be warded off with naps.
You will need lots of rest and surely will not be plopping a turkey in the oven or anything nor being a hostess.
If you can, make up a nice sitting place in a recliner, wear a santa hat, have others bring you presents and ENJOY Christmas this year instead of working it. Let others pamper you and accept it.
Think of your hyst as your gift to yourself and your husband. Starting a new year without the troubles of the past.
You can enjoy yourself even though you will be fresh out surgery. You just have to let others do the work for a change.

With Christmas being only 4 days after your surgery, you may want to consider "celebrating" the week before??? Just a thought

I just had a successful LAVH/BSO after a TRAM which was done in 2000. My doctor told me she would try but I may wake up with a TAH, but as she said she was a woman on a mission and she took her time and was able to do everything Laproscopically and Vaginally. I did have a bad hematoma after surgery which they did have to close but used the same incision as for the trocar. I have 3 1/4 incicions on my tummy one in my belly button LAVH/BSO) is a go. Lynn

hey as a p.s. since you have had a TRAM - if you do have this as a LAVH/BSO - this will be a walk in the park compared to the tram.
There is no other surgery compared to a tram especially if you had it with the mastectomy like I did. Piece of cake. Lynn