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Diagnosed with ILC: Any reconstruction input, implants vs DIEP?
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I had the DEIP flap surgery this past June. The surgery lasted 16 hours. In addition to taking the fat from my stomach, they had to take a vein from my leg because there was not one big enough in my stomach. I had a lot of pain and am going through physical therapy now to help with the back pain and to strengthen my core. While everyone is different and has different pain levels, I would not do this surgery again. I am 60 years old.
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@kedisaacs Thank you DO much for sharing about your experience. I am 66 and chose not to do it a
I am too thin and would have been a complicated surgery.
I give you a lot of credit for going through a 16 hour surgery.
Blessings to you!
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Thank you for sharing your experience with diep - so sorry to hear that you are still having pain. Wow...16hr surgery. I can't even imagine. So many things surgeons do not prepare us for. Certainly alot to consider.