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Diep flap scheduling
I had a mastectomy in January 23 (a recurrence after previous lumpectomy in 2014). Because I’ve had radiation previously I had an expander put in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4, 2023
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DIEP Breast Reconstruction
Hello everyone, For multiple reasons I have decided to have the DIEP procedure done on the left breast. I have researched and consulted with my...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 19, 2024
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Reconstruction implants or diep flap
I had mastectomy on 9/27/2022 with nipple sparring and expanders. I’m currently going thru radiation and will do reconstruction after skin is healed. I don’t...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 19, 2024
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DIEP Flap pros and cons?
My friend had a mastectomy for one breast. She’s considering this surgery but would like feedback from those that had it. She is mostly excited...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2024
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Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure
Hello, I have had a mastectomy on the left with a tissue expander placed for future reconstruction. Since my diagnosis I have been going back...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 23, 2024
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Pain control with DIEP flap reconstruction
Does anybody have exp with a pain pump for at home pain after surgery?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 13, 2023
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Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?
Rochester Mayo is booked out for 2 years! So why even advertise that you preform it! 2 years is ridiculous! And why aren’t doctors learning...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 23, 2024
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Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction
This post is threefold. First, I am currently taking anastrozole. I had IDC in 2018 and have been taking it since. I had DCIS in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2020
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Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure
I had a bilateral mastectomy and had implants removed due to an infection. I am now at a point that I can consider reconstruction. At...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2024
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Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?
Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap? I am having a hard time deciding whether to go flat or have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 18 minutes ago