Double Diep in a week
Hi Ladies,
My big op is just around the corner. Going to the big smoke for the week on Friday for a double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. I feel fairly relaxed, very happy with the teams a...
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Hi Sherver, its been almost 2 years since my first reconstruction operation. I had a couple of breast conserving surgeries that we very manageable and the wounds limited to the breasts. With TRAM the biggest difficulty is the tummy area which was a good few weeks until I could walk upright or sleep flat. Its a big recovery compared to implants. I didnt have prior tummy surgery so cant really compare that.
Have a good read through the TRAM photo stories in the reconstruction group and I am sure you will find more information.
All the best, Louise