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

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

I've had Diep flap . a few reconstructions

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

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

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

research the process and risks of DIEP

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/

coverage for laser hair removal after diep

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

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

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

Just to clarify did you have DIEP flap

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/

I had diep flap, my own fat made into

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/

this has been my concern with the DIEP

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

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

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

DIEP flap recon also may be an option ... breast-reconstruction/types/autologous-flap/diep

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/

be scheduling prophylactic DMX with Diep

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

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

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

In March 2017 I had DIEP flap reconstruction ... I chose DIEP flap because I didn&#39

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

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

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

plastic surgeon today re immediate DIEP ... He said he wouldn't do the DIEP ... of mastectomy, then radiation, then DIEP

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

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

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

I had diep May 18, wound was necrosis

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/

Mayo Clinic Connect discussion on the DIEP ... things at currently for you with a DIEP

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/

Hi Colleen, I do not qualify for DIEP

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

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

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

I'm 69, booked in for DIEP (left

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

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

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

I had a mastectomy with DIEP FLAP surgery

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

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

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

I have had DIEP flap surgery. ... of some further surgery (as initial DIEP

Discussion: DIEP Flap pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

I cannot address your concern about anastrozole. I can say having a DIEP flap can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319362/

I can say having a DIEP flap can be ... I only had a DIEP flap done on one side

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

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

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

I had diep reconstruction in July.

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

had the bilateral mastectomy and the diep ... You will need a microsurgeon for the diep ... and told me that I was too old for diep ... doesn’t have experience with doing diep

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

yesterday and am planning SMX with DIEP

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024