I completed Chemo on June 7 and had the bilateral mastectomy on July 11. At tumor conference the Radiology Oncologist was firm that I NOT have any reconstruction prior to Radiation. That he wanted a clear field to work with so as to kill any hiding remnants of abnormal cells. (Pathology showed full response to chemo). Reconstruction is not recommended to me until at least 6 months for my tissue to heal.
I hear many times that having reconstruction first can possibly result in infection or the scarring from radiation can mess up the reconstruction. I can't verify that.
I am waiting and start radiation within the next week or so.
Good luck.
Barb