@Di Hey!! have you joined the Breast Reconstruction Group?? its a private group but has alot of photo stories of all sorts of reconstruction. Im currently 4.5 weeks recovering from a left mastectomy and Diep Flap reconstruction, yes they use your tummy. It was a big operation 7hrs but would be less if youve had the mastectomy already. Its really amazing, I was scared to do it but honestly looking now already the result will be incredible. Im happy to answer anything :) so if you have joined that group I think you'll find it helpful Hugs Melinda xo