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Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Thank you. The DIEP flap is not an option for me … in my 70’s and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993190/

Discussion: Explanting: Looking for any fat grafting experience.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

That is a long time. I just scheduled out of town in New Orleans at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819573/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

I had a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. I had my surgeries in New Orleans with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208244/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

@linabazzi28, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm tagging fellow members like @sharonemma @sedonadreaming @clynnford @seathink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203339/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 5:55pm

Hi @jenni17 I think you'll appreciate this discussion on Connect: - Mastectomy and Reconstruction (or not)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215238/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

My plastic surgeon went back to match up my breasts - I had an expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968640/

Discussion: Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Hi @kedisaacs , I had DIEP- flap surgery about four years ago, when I was 39....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286231/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I know this is an older post but did you have Lymph node transfer surgery? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884773/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I want to know more about results of revisions? How satisfied are you with. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732540/

Discussion: Final Revision Surgery: My "I made it" moment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I have had a diep reconstruction for a single mastectomy in 2009. Have always been happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597036/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

Sandy, you asked some great questions. I'm tagging @amy11559 @bomashisha @betsyk @jlms who have experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297816/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. You are right in saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021376/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction in July. It was originally scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312766/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

I had a lumpectomy 28 years ago followed by 6 months of chemo then radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313998/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2020

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I have no regrets on the mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction either. I can’t say recovery is difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319365/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

You mention that you are currently undergoing breast reconstruction. My CA 27.29 showed an increase when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600258/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2021

I had diep flap revonstruction on August 8, 2007, immediately after my bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Maurice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215242/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

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