DIEP reconstruction

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Hearty Pioneer
Hearty Pioneer Member Posts: 158
in Breast Cancer #1

Have you hade DIEP reconstruction? If so, what were your results? Are you happy you had the procedure or would you choose differently?

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  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
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    I had Diep

     

     

    I had immediate reconstruction last May and love the outcome.  I'd do it again.  No rejection of your own tissue and there's feeling in the breasts.  No need to worry about implants.  The surgery is long and recovery about two weeks but once behind you, it will be worth it.  Linda

  • Hearty Pioneer
    Hearty Pioneer Member Posts: 158
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    lintx said:

    I had Diep

     

     

    I had immediate reconstruction last May and love the outcome.  I'd do it again.  No rejection of your own tissue and there's feeling in the breasts.  No need to worry about implants.  The surgery is long and recovery about two weeks but once behind you, it will be worth it.  Linda

    thanks

    Thanks Linda for the info. I am scheduled for a double mastectomy late June 2013. I had ovarian cancer March 2012. Trying to decide on reconstruction-- worried about infections issues.

  • McMarty
    McMarty Member Posts: 212 Member
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    I had DIEP Flap back in

    I had DIEP Flap back in 2004.  I am very happy with the decision.  You abdominal muscles aren't compromised so - no lifing restrictions.  I would HIGHLY recommend that procedure over the others.

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    lintx said:

    I had Diep

     

     

    I had immediate reconstruction last May and love the outcome.  I'd do it again.  No rejection of your own tissue and there's feeling in the breasts.  No need to worry about implants.  The surgery is long and recovery about two weeks but once behind you, it will be worth it.  Linda

    Just wanted to wish you good

    Just wanted to wish you good luck with your reconstruction.  I had a lumpectomy, so, I really can't offer information for you. 

    Hugs, Jan

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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    McMarty said:

    I had DIEP Flap back in

    I had DIEP Flap back in 2004.  I am very happy with the decision.  You abdominal muscles aren't compromised so - no lifing restrictions.  I would HIGHLY recommend that procedure over the others.

    Wishing you good luck

    Wishing you good luck too!

    Hugs, Angie

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