Diep Flap Reconstruction

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Melissa86
Melissa86 Member Posts: 9
edited March 2015 in Breast Reconstruction
Diep Flap Reconstruction
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  • Melissa86
    Melissa86 Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2015

    Hi Ladies, I was hoping to get some advice and tips for undergoing the diep flap surgery on both breasts. I was diagnosed at 28 this past September. I had a lumpectomy and then started chemo shortly after. I just finished chemo in March and we are planning my bilateral masectomy. I have decided to go with the diep flap surgery. I was hoping I could get some advice on what to expect and post surgery healing. I am a hairstylist and was hoping to be able to go back to work after 6 weeks.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited March 2015

    I was surprised that I did not experience much pain mostly weird sensations as the body adjusts. I am 3 years out from my left diep and still am getting more feeling. My job was sitting all day I did get fatigued and uncomfortable by the days end. I took 8 weeks before going back to work.

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  • Ridley
    Ridley Member Posts: 634
    edited March 2015

    Melissa -- there is a DIEP 2015 thread that you might want to check out. Also prior year threads with lots of info.  I'm just finishing up -- had nipple recon and a second fat grafting session yesterday -- I'm only up posting so earlier because I slept most of yesterday, not because of pain.  My own experience is similar to Meow -- surprised by the lack of pain and by the amount of fatigue.  Lots of women do have pain though, so take a read of the various experiences.

    I would do the same thing all over again.

    Good luck,

    Ridley

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2015

    Hi Melissa! Here is the thread that Ridley mentions in case you want to read/join: Topic: DIEP 2015

    You can also learn more about DIEP flap reconstruction on these pages from the main Breastcancer.org site:


    Hope this helps!
    The Mods
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  • Melissa86
    Melissa86 Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2015

    I am sorry to get back so late as I am just figuring out how this site works. Thanks for all the great advice and hoping that I will not have too much pain either!

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