tram flap

ladybug22
ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
in Breast Cancer #1
I talk to doctors about teconstruction he said tram flap is what i needed . who has had this and how do u like it. thank so much for the info

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  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #2
    I had the DIEP prodecure
    in which they use your own tissue and fat. As I had mentioned before on another post, it's a long surgery and a slow recoup time. I'm happy with the decision I made. I have a little numbness but all in all, I'm satisfied.

    If you need more details you can PM me with any questions.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • csr771
    csr771 Member Posts: 117
    #3
    DIEP Flap Reconstruction - January
    I had the DIEP Flap. It was a long surgery and has been a long recovery. One of the differences between the TRAM and DIEP Flap procedure is that the DIEP does not take an abdominal muscle. I think that the recovery is supposed to be faster with the DIEP.
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #4
    sea60 said:

    I had the DIEP prodecure
    in which they use your own tissue and fat. As I had mentioned before on another post, it's a long surgery and a slow recoup time. I'm happy with the decision I made. I have a little numbness but all in all, I'm satisfied.

    If you need more details you can PM me with any questions.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    I had a lumpectomy, but, I
    I had a lumpectomy, but, I know that the pink sisters that have had this will give you some information. Good luck in whatever you decide.


    Hugs, Angie
  • lovs2decorate
    lovs2decorate Member Posts: 44
    #5
    I had a tram flap 4/30/2010.
    I am glad that I made the choice for this type of reconstruction. I am almost at my 1 year "canaversary" and I have no regret what so ever.

    If you would like to pm me your contact information, I would be happy to get in touch with you and answer any questions you may have.

    I am going in for a "procedure' on 4/11/2011 so I'll get back to you by the end of the week if you'd like.

    Be well,
    Justine

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