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I had DIEP flap surgery this past June. It ended up being a 16 hour surgery...

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:11am

I wish!! I used to walk 20-30 kilometres per week. Now I’m lucky to walk to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883825/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I do not consider myself cured whatsoever. I do not have breasts (went flat) so there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856572/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I'm sorry honey, it is so confusing. I guess I want to say research, research, I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152413/

Discussion: Is or was your breast lump feeling bigger after biopsy ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

No drains and I am completely flat. My range of motion, strength, and comfort are much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853266/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Within 4 weeks, a mammo and ultrasound 8 weeks before showed an irregular small mass but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837497/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

For me, I find I have more clothing options going flat versus pre-mastectomy. But I admit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731540/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

I did a double mastectomy. I had a paravertebral block to avoid pain meds and it...

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Discussion: Double mastectomy help prevent reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

DMX in Jan 2023, went flat. I had no desire to put anything into my body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060922/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

I do wear a compression sleeve when flying. Good info on the Hanes and athletic bras....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838756/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Oh sorry - I’m new at replying - yes having the implant replaced has also been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016941/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Good luck to you. You made the same choices I did in December when I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913908/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I also had a double mastectomy and went flat. No regrets. I was 72. My recovery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772950/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

@sparkyf, Hi Deb. It looks like your surgery was almost a year ago. I'm facing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147298/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

I had the flap surgery for reconstruction in 2004. The 10-12 weeks of recovery was tough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738191/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

This is absolutely beautiful! I had so many issues with reconstruction I now wish I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804658/

Discussion: Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@bcwarrior . Wondering if having double mastectomy cancels the hormonal treatment. And yes for plastic surgeon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777463/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I am wondering how much excess skin was left for those of you who are unhappy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017716/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

I too had a double mastectomy 2 years ago. 3 lymph nodes removed and a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988794/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

@sart My surgery was more than a year ago. I woke up feeling very painful because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534697/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy Scars Healing Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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