Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?

Posted by cyndi002 @cyndi002, Jun 20 6:08pm

Rochester Mayo is booked out for 2 years! So why even advertise that you preform it! 2 years is ridiculous! And why aren’t doctors learning this method when it seems like the best option!

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meeshodge | @meeshodge | Jun 27 9:08am

I will have mine here in Austin
https://www.drpotter.com/diep-flap-reconstruction/

meeshodge | @meeshodge | Jun 27 9:10am

My friend had her done in New Orleans by the Dr who invented it,
https://www.diepflap.com/dr/robert-j-allen

chzzyd | @chzzyd | Jul 23 7:48am

In reply to @meeshodge "I will have mine here in Austin https://www.drpotter.com/diep-flap-reconstruction/" + (show)

How far out are you booked for your surgery in Austin?

meeshodge | @meeshodge | Jul 23 7:56am

Actually, I am undecided at this time. After further research, I am NOT opting to have DIEP flap done. I want to keep my abs! I flew to The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL and met with Breast Oncologist there. I fly back next week for an MRI and meet with the surgeon. Depending on my MRI results, I will either have a lumpectomy or DMX with implants or flat. I am leaning more to go flat due to possibility of implant illness or a cancer associated with implants. My DCISion score was high at 9.2, so that means they recommends radiation, which I would like to avoid. (Another reason I am leaning towards DMX) There are pros and cons to each.