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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

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

@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

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

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

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

Hi everyone, I had my DIEP flap surgery at Mayo Clinic this past July, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366731/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 10:51pm

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

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

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

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 11:42am

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

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

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

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

Hi Colleen, I do not qualify for DIEP and due to left side radiation side effects,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820762/

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I have the same scar and I had the doctors at the Breast Center in New...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

Hi sandyjr. I'm 69, booked in for DIEP (left and right) early this May 2021. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215248/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

I had diep reconstruction in July. Since then I have noticed a few stray hairs around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321996/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

I have had DIEP flap surgery. I had a good experience with surgery and immediate recovery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177711/

Discussion: DIEP Flap pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

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