Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Posted by jenni17 @jenni17, Sep 9, 2018

I had a bilateral mastectomy and had implants removed due to an infection. I am now at a point that I can consider reconstruction. At this point, expanders/implants are not an option for me. Has anyone had a diep flap procedure and what are your thoughts about the procedure and recovery. Any feedback is so appreciated.

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jillianb | @jillianb | Oct 1 1:02pm

Hello,
I had the same experience with infection. I also had chemo and radiation. Actually the diep flap procedure was more comfortable than the bilateral mastectomy and traditional reconstruction with expanders. It was also my only option after radiation. I feel much better about myself afterward