Anna wrote: << Anyone have any personal experiences with free flap
reconstruction as
opposed to saline implants?

Not personally but here is a resource where others who do can share.  I don't
know if you have to register for this group now or not, but it is very helpful.
See address below.  Also, if you are considering breast reconstruction you
might want to check out the DIEP procedure or others as well.  The first
address will take you to a support group.  Then click on
surgery/reconstruction.  If you have trouble getting there try second address.
http://bcsupport.org/
http://members3.boardhost.com/recon/

Not personally but here is a resource that's a must read before making
decisions.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/introduction.html
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/localcomplications.html

There's also more there including/ under "Breast Implant Surgery &
Related Issues"
at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/indexbip.html

Hope this helps in making an informed decision.
J