I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in March 2018. I chose to have double bilateral breast reconstruction-with DIEP flap/ Nipple sparing Surgery.I could just not go through having to go have another mammogram the following year and hearing that news again. I also chose the double bilateral because I did not want to go through radiation and take hormone blockers for the next 10 years. It was a huge decision, but I knew once I met the surgeons, I wanted a double bilateral. I prayed about everything and it was God who lead me to these wonderful amazing surgeons Dr. Christopher Trahan and Karl Orydone I remember during my Consultation Dr. Trahan words that just hit my heart, “We don’t just want to make women beautiful under their Blouse or dress we want women to be and beautiful the moment they step out the shower in look into the mirror at themselves” Those were the words that determined my choice and I also got that gut feeling that these were the surgeons God had chosen for me. I am so thankful for them and especially with the results Dr. Trahan has given me. He has played a VITAL role in my life and has forever changed my life. I can never thank him enough. He has made me healthy and whole again and giving me my self-esteem back.I will say this I was able to overcome everything because of my Faith in our Amazing God and my awesome Surgeons .God’s grace got me through it all .You never want to hear those words, “ YOU HAVE CANCER” , but if you do remember this, its all about who you chose as your surgeons and hospital. I am 100% happy with my breast. They look absolutely beautiful and better than they did before. I still have feeling and sensation in them. If you are considering or have to have a single or double bilateral you should at least meet with Dr Trahan and take a tour of St Charles Surgical Hospital.I have never but once in my life met a caring, compassionate, and loving doctor as Dr Trahan. He truly gets it he understands what we are going through. He’s truly genuine and I am so thankful to have had Dr Trahan, Dr Karl Orydone, and the Awesome staff at The Center for Restorantive Breast Surgery.God bless you,Patti Chotto