DIEP Flap Reconstruction

T7
T7 Member Posts: 6
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Had DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for the circle/nipple area to enlarge/stretch? Want to make sure it's not something I should be concerned about.

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  • jk1952
    jk1952 Member Posts: 613
    #2
    I didn't have anything like

    I didn't have anything like this, but it could be swelling, if you no longer have your drains. I'd call the plastic suregon's office and ask.

    Joyce
  • Bedee
    Bedee Member Posts: 24
    #3
    DIEP reconstruction
    Hi T7 I'm looking into having the same procedure. Can you share with me who did it and how long you were hospitalized?

    thanks!
  • T7
    T7 Member Posts: 6
    #4
    Bedee said:

    DIEP reconstruction
    Hi T7 I'm looking into having the same procedure. Can you share with me who did it and how long you were hospitalized?

    thanks!

    DIEP Reconstruction
    Hi Bedee!

    My breast cancer surgeon is from The James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH. Her name is Dr. Doreen Agnese. She is a great person and a wonderful surgeon! I highly recommend her. Dr. James Boehmler was my plastic surgeon and he was wonderful also! I was in the hospital 5 days, which includes my surgery day. Here is a link to his bio at OSU: http://surgery.osu.edu/plastic/11361.cfm.

    Your welcome!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #5
    jk1952 said:

    I didn't have anything like

    I didn't have anything like this, but it could be swelling, if you no longer have your drains. I'd call the plastic suregon's office and ask.

    Joyce

    I had a lumpectomy, but,
    I had a lumpectomy, but, want to wish you good luck.

    I would suggest too that you call your plastic surgeon's office.
  • T7
    T7 Member Posts: 6
    #6
    Angie2U said:

    I had a lumpectomy, but,
    I had a lumpectomy, but, want to wish you good luck.

    I would suggest too that you call your plastic surgeon's office.

    DIEP Reconstruction
    Called them yesterday. Nothing to worry about.
  • 20questions
    20questions Member Posts: 24
    #7
    Bedee said:

    DIEP reconstruction
    Hi T7 I'm looking into having the same procedure. Can you share with me who did it and how long you were hospitalized?

    thanks!

    There is a great list......
    of surgeons who perform DIEP on www.diepsisters.com if you want to try and find someone in your area.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #8
    T7 said:

    DIEP Reconstruction
    Called them yesterday. Nothing to worry about.

    Glad everything is ok for
    Glad everything is ok for you!


    Sue :)
  • Violet1
    Violet1 Member Posts: 1
    #9
    Doctor said only necessary to remove left breast

    I had Dcis in left breast 7 years ago with lumpectomy and radiation 

    I recently was diagnosed with invasive ducal in right breast. I had Dcis 25 years ago in same breast and lumpectomy with radiation 

    my surgeon does not feel it's necessary to remove left breast. Confused 

  • bonbondidit
    bonbondidit Member Posts: 116
    edited April 2020 #10
    Violet1 said:

    Doctor said only necessary to remove left breast

    I had Dcis in left breast 7 years ago with lumpectomy and radiation 

    I recently was diagnosed with invasive ducal in right breast. I had Dcis 25 years ago in same breast and lumpectomy with radiation 

    my surgeon does not feel it's necessary to remove left breast. Confused 

    I had the same response when

    I had the same response when I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on my left breast. So I was very persistant about my right breast being removed also.  This led to my surgeon ordering an ultrasound on my right side and they found small cycts within the nipple ( which is what my ealier years showed on my mammograms pre- cancer tests. Insurance always wants the lesser done as a first choice - I was looking for and needed for my peace of mind and he agreed finally. I have zero regrets. That was 5 years ago. I'm in remission and was stage 3 a ( 4 positive nodes left under arm.)  Good luck!!

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