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What I Wish I Had Known About Latissimus Dorsi (LD) Flap Reconstruction

Avatar for Michelle CollamorePatient StoriesFebruary 24, 2026
Read a patient's story who had a Latissimus Dorsi flap for reconstruction. ... Read More
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Table of Contents

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  • A Diagnosis That Changed Everything
  • The Most Important Lesson: Be Your Own Advocate
  • Why I Chose LD Flap Reconstruction
  • Trying Not to Burden Anyone
  • The Power of Community Support
  • When My Reconstruction Plan Fell Apart
  • Feeling Backed Into a Corner
  • Severe Complications After LD Surgery
  • Risks I Wasn’t Truly Informed About
  • Living With Permanent Physical Damage
  • Medical Dismissal Nearly Cost Me My Life
  • Reconstruction, Abuse, and Body Image
  • Domestic Violence and Further Trauma
  • Implant Rupture and Breast Implant Illness
  • Fighting for Implant Removal
  • Choosing Myself
  • Why I Share This Story
  • Chronological Sequence of Events
  • References and Resources
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