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I'm thinking that sounds like a VERY good option for you, considering your family history. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959811/

I will have the DIEP procedure in 2

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with implants and radiation. The implants were done at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955457/

I had a "diep flap procedure&#34

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I personally would not recommend it. I also had a double mastectomy and had silicone implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076113/

I had them removed and had a "diep

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

JMHO, I had a right mastectomy, large breasts and opted for no reconstruction. I was late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098018/

surgery 2 years later and opted for a DIEP

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Good morning. I had a bilateral mastectomy then I was trying to have implants but had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992914/

reconstruction physician where I had a DIEP ... Keep in mind the DIEP flap surgery

Discussion: Explanting: Looking for any fat grafting experience.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

No. At least not yet. It’s between the skin and silicone “ boob” . I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118321/

and reduction on other side for now… DIEP

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Hello, I had silicone implants at the same time as my double mastectomy. Unfortunately, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958516/

I had both removed and had a "diep

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

That was impressive. Personally for me just based on how the diagnosis has changed back and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257078/

faced with the decision of implants or diep

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

Actually, I am undecided at this time. After further research, I am NOT opting to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110303/

research, I am NOT opting to have DIEP

Discussion: Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I was diagnosed in May with bilateral DCIS, HR+, grade 3 in the left, grade 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120497/

of weeks and will follow up with a DIEP

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I opted for keeping my healthy breast. ER/PR+ HER2- IDC . So the ducts on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104185/

with a series of fat transfers ( not DIEP

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I just saw this. There seem to be no precautions that I needed for the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594050/

I had the diep/reconstruction in one

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

@linabazzi28 Welcome to Mayo Connect and Breast Cancer group. As previous person mentioned, you can search...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197235/

search=DIEP To find a caregiver

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with cancer spreading to my lymph nodes. After having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054557/

After having a Diep Flap procedure (

Discussion: MRI results = Probably benign

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

My ultimate decision was to do an SMX with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction, going in on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031379/

decision was to do an SMX with immediate DIEP

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Hi @ccc1965 10 days should cover it, I would think, but maybe more depending on age?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328296/

put in, followed by radiation and a DIEP

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 10:39am

I'm very happy with the "diep flap" procedure I had done. I did not like the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957585/

I'm very happy with the "diep

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Welcome @gonzalad. Allow me to list a few relevant discussions that you may wish to review:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759892/

bilateral-mastectomy-without-reconstruction-recovery-timeline/ - Bilateral mastectomy and DIEP

Discussion: Deciding btw lumpectomy or prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Hi, I had my DIEP surgery 3 weeks ago, I was very excited about it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312401/

Hi, I had my DIEP surgery 3 weeks ago

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25 9:42am

Hello from a fraken boob. I can totally relate to how you are feeling. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966138/

Had them removed and had a "Diep

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023