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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732041/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595509/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2021

Hi Sandyjr, I had (multifocal) DCIS stage 0 with a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction in 2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321991/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

@jodyvick I had the same as you but I have opted for DIEP so my implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437935/

Discussion: Bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy with implants — experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053126/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Why pain? Don't understand all pain? I've had Diep flap . a few reconstructions, pain taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734744/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

@tperez, I believe @sandyjr looked into insurance coverage for laser hair removal after diep flap. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057825/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Go to the FDA website and familiarize yourself with the risks of implants. Also research the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959261/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Just to clarify did you have DIEP flap? Terminology is new to me, sorry if stupid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800874/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I had diep flap, my own fat made into breast. So glad that I don't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781089/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience. You have been managing multiple health issues, I can't imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021370/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

@kkasey You may want to see a vascular specialist to see if you are dealing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306175/

Discussion: Extended abdomen after a DIEP

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: May 17, 2025

Nipple sparing DMX or not? I’m going to be scheduling prophylactic DMX with Diep due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833438/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Mayo doesn't offer the textured implants anymore. I received Mentor silicone in May 2022 during my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952048/

Discussion: Which Breast Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369866/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

@kedisaacs Thank you for sharing your experience with diep - so sorry to hear that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416771/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC: Any reconstruction input, implants vs DIEP?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

I had a double mastectomy with expanders in February 2016 followed by chemo. Due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208252/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

I had diep May 18, wound was necrosis cause of former radiation. Have been going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Hi, @sandyjr - I wanted to let you know I moved your post here to an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215245/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

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