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@mari, here are some discussions that may interest you to join if you're not already: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811034/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

@maureenmckean, I have not had DIEP but it has been discussed on this group in few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177341/

Discussion: DIEP Flap pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

DIEP

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594441/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2021

@catann, you may also want to read the experiences of @jenni17 @vivlaj @meliss @tana @sandyjr @dianamiracle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336519/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

Planning DMX and DIEP

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826497/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Who did your diep?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731871/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

@kedisaacs, in addition to the replies you get in the discussion you started, you might also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286380/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 9:17pm

Are you a candidate for DIEP flap?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805852/

Discussion: Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I had a DIEP flap procedure about 3 years ago. Unlike an implant, the DIEP is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994911/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

Had diep with my own fat put in. I was able to wear swimsuit with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288338/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 3:31pm

Did Medicare pay for DIEP Flap? I was told by surgeon that they do not.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762515/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I just had diep reconstruction a month ago. I had cancer in both breasts 11 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219974/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Go up in the search area and put Diep Flap Mayo.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197151/

Discussion: Diep Flap Surgery: What should I know about recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I also had diep flap bilaterally.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154044/

Discussion: Reconstruction after radiation Implants vs fat grafting?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

had diep flap, only my fat put into breast. NO IMPLANT FOR ME!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777244/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or diep flap

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Can you explain fat grafting reconstruction? So no implants and not Diep?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953576/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Where did you have the DIEP flap reconstruction surgery done?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089969/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095054/

Discussion: Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I'd like to add my weird experience. I had double mastectomy in 2018, I had chosen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996959/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Hello, I will be having a mastectomy on the left in early Jan and have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981047/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or diep flap

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

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