Hi @loz81 if you join the Breast Reconstruction closed group you'll find several examples of DIEP Reconstructions. I'm 10 weeks post-op and haven't regretted it a second. @melclarity had hers 4 weeks prior to mine. We have photo stories etc.
I was getting pretty nervous in the lead up to the surgery too, it's natural....but honestly, it's been so good. Difficult in the initial days but pain management helped. I got back to Pilates 3 weeks ago and I've been walking briskly on the treadmill for 30 minutes...building up each day. Next week I start running again.
Take a a look at the discussions and then let us know if you have any further questions.
Nikki