I am at 12 wks post DIEP 2 and the hip scars were moved down 2 cm. They are VERY itchy and VERY purple esp. compared to last time (12 mos ago) where they were just red. When wearing silicone sheets, swelling is obvious by days' end. As I continue to heal, will purple fade? Should I see a PS here about it. Original surgeon is out of state.
I had a DIEP flap procedure 6 weeks ago, and my breast was very bruised. After about 2 weeks, I noticed that I was spitting stitches and white plastic staples, but I also had drainage of old blood that I informed my wound RN about. PS wasn't worried, even though it was a considerable amount. Yesterday, I drained more than 40ml from the site, and went to the ER where they confirmed that I had a hematoma. I don't trust the PS any more but I have an appointment tomorrow, what should I do?
I have had a c-section and a few months later my tubes tied in 1994 and a total hysterectomy in 1995 and am now having a mastectomy and possibly a Diep Flap reconstruction in a few weeks. My plastic surgeon wants a CTA before and I went to have it done but I have very deep and small veins and they could not find one big enough for the contrast. Since I have already had radiation treatments I have been recommended that implants aren't a good idea. What other options do I have if I can't have a CTA?
I am BRCA + and am scheduled for prophylatic mastectomy with implant reconstruction in November. Recently, my sister consulted with a PS who does DIEP. My sister is 10lbs heavier than I but is choosing to do DIEP reconstruction. I am 5' 2 and weigh 122lbs. I have had 3 c-sections (horizontal) and a hysterectomy. I would like to know if I would be a candidate for DIEP and what size breasts I might be after DIEP. The soonest I can consult with DIEP PS is 12/10, after my scheduled surgery.
Hello, I recently discovered I'm brca 2 positive at 55 years old with not ever having had cancer. I plan to do a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction, but I'm not sure if I can be a candidate because of an umbilical hernia repair with mesh 9 years ago. Do you think I could still get the diep ? I thank you for your time.n
Would abdominal muscle repair and hernia repair during DIEP flap surgery be avoided because of time constraints on an already lengthy surgery? Would there be added charges for each repair? Just curious. Every surgeon may do it differently. Thx!
5'2; 101lbs Abdominal protrusion after DIEP . revision surgery is offered to eliminate protrusion by tightening the fascia. Is this the result of the so-called DIEP-induced bulge? Should not fascia be tightened at time of DIEP surgery? During DIEP there was also correction of diastasis.
Surgery was 10 weeks ago for bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Left side via free tram and right side via diep. No problem with tram side. Diep side has significant bulge AND a hernia (confirmed). What is the best course to take now?