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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 3:31pm

Looking for others who had revisions after diep flap.

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@kkasey I found these links: 1. https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/treatments/breast-reconstruction/tissue-reconstruction/diep-flap 2. https://www.diepflap.com/blog/recovery-after-diep-flap-surgery-what-to-expect 3. https://www.diepflap.com/blog/diep-flap-recovery-what-you-can-expect 4. https://patientinfolibrary.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/document/download/1320 5. https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/corrective-reconstruction/hernia 6....

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Discussion: Extended abdomen after a DIEP

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: May 17 10:09am

Hi @elliejk, I moved your post to this existing discussion: - Please share your experiences with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827758/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I have ADH and may have genetic risk. Considering DIEP reconstruction

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Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

With DIEP flap, what is the sensitivity of the breast … internal and external?? Or is...

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Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Following.....I am in similar situation, just had a pre DIEP CT scan.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/593771/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2021

I had the DIEP flap over implants because I have a few friends that got implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996177/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Plastic Surgeon who did diep flap mastectomy told me to use collagen. He and his mom...

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Discussion: Collagen Supplements for Joint Pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Hi Pamela, welcome to the Breast Cancer group. How did your pre DIEP CT scan go?...

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

Just at the VERY beginning of my journey and interested in any info on the pros...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Had diep at time of mastectomy - then my belly fat put it. all at same...

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Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Had HER2 negative, estrogen and progesterone positive. Diagnosed in August at the ultrasound and later biopsy....

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Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

@zeerj, here are some related discussions that may interest you: - Please share your experiences with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777222/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or diep flap

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I had a unilateral DIEP flap in September 2019. My drains were in for one week....

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Following: Looking for the same answers. Looking to explant unilateral “boob” due to toxicity concerns ....

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Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

My feelings were I can not control cancer but I can control what reconstruction I can...

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Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 12:43pm

Dr.Jessica Erdmann-Sager at Brigham & Women's hospital in Boston. She is the best of the best....

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

I had tubal 35 years ago. And diep flap last year. And fat for stem cells...

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2021

Has anyone had luck getting insurance to pay for laser hair removal from their breast after...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

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