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SoldierCrab's avatar
9 years ago

DIEP flap reconstruction - free range chick asking

Hi - I would love to hear from any of you wonderful women who have had/having DIEP flap reconstruction. I have finally arrived at a point where I can look at myself naked and not wince at my ribs showing through my scarred, thin skin but I still feel very self conscious about my prosthetic breast which never sits quite right and falls away when I lean forward (even the stick on one never really cut it). It may be pure vanity that has led me to this point but I am only 50 years young and I'm hoping to be around for at least another 40, so boob reconstruction here I come!
I'm particularly interested in ladies from North Sydney area as I am finding it very confusing picking a surgeon. I have had a consultation with Dr Robert Gates and I am going to see Dr Fred Clarke next month. I am hoping to have my surgery in a public hospital - probably Royal North Shore or St Vincent's.
Any feedback on preferred surgeons would be greatly appreciated  đꙂ

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  • Hey @"Free Range Chick" Welcome!!! :) ive recently had a Mastectomy/Diep Flap Reconstruction left breast only and am in Melbourne however. My story is posted in Reconstruction, but am happy to answer absolutely any little thing you can think of. I am currently 4.5 weeks post and delighted already at the outcome, considering I was distraught and petrified prior to surgery as I did it due to a recurrence in 2015. So ask away!! Hugs Melinda xo