DIEP Reconstruction

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pinkshortcake
pinkshortcake Member Posts: 31
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer

Hello Ladies...I am new to the boards.  I am considering DIEP breast reconstruction because I am having a horrible time dealing with the way I look.  This seems to be the best option for me in my opinion, but I would love to hear from any of you who have had this type of reconstruction...especially if it was delayed.  Thank you so much!!

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  • abbadoodles
    abbadoodles Member Posts: 2,618
    edited February 2009

    Honey, go to the Forum Index, then Test, Treatments......and then go Breast Reconstruction.  There is a wealth of information there about DIEP and other recon methods.  It's forum #44.

    Best wishes to you.

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  • car
    car Member Posts: 492
    edited February 2009

    Hi, Lori. I had a very skilled PS perform a DIEP after my exchange failed. I even worked through the academic year until I could get grades in before getting it done. I just finished Stage 2 and am very pleased w/the results (I have a postop next week). It's important to be sure that you get an experienced PS--I'm sure you can get referrals from the list. The surgery isn't a walk in the park, but I told my PS 4 days postop (I was in the hospital for 7) that I felt like myself for the first time since my mx. Feel free to PM or post w/specific questions. You'll also find a lot of threads on the Breast Reconstruction board.

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  • pinkshortcake
    pinkshortcake Member Posts: 31
    edited February 2009

    Thank you both!!  Knowledge is definately power!!

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  • car
    car Member Posts: 492
    edited February 2009

    You also can try http://breastreconstruction.org.

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  • jbr3
    jbr3 Member Posts: 38
    edited February 2009

    I also had a stacked DIEP and am VERY happy with the results so far (still need stage 2).  There is a ton of info where Tina (abbadoodles) directed you.  I previously had an implant and was not pleased at all.  The difference in feel and comfort is dramatic.  Let me know if there are specifics you are looking for.  I had mine done at NOLA.  Good luck.

    Joan

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  • SandyinSoCal
    SandyinSoCal Member Posts: 2,034
    edited February 2009
    Lori, I had bilateral immediate DIEP and am so glad that I made this decision.  The key is to go to a highly experienced surgeon.  There are lots of photos of delayed DIEPs at this site:  http://www.breastcenter.com/news/20071029_wvue.php
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