Newly diagnosed (Recurrence after DCIS)
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Hi I had the DIEP flap surgery 6 weeks ago both breasts.
I was a D cup most of my life and then when I put on weight became an E cup so thought going flat would be too big a shock ( one of my girlfriends said “ you would probably topple over without that ballast”).
I am now a C cup which I am really enjoying as I can buy clothes off the rack really easily ( including swimming costumes).
But it’s a really personal ( and often tough) decision for anyone to make.
The DIEP is a big surgery ( mine was 9 hours) and the recovery is tough ( I am only just back to driving after 6 weeks and tummy is still “ tight”) .
I know lots of women are happy with being flat as well as having implants.
Not sure if that helps .
I was a D cup most of my life and then when I put on weight became an E cup so thought going flat would be too big a shock ( one of my girlfriends said “ you would probably topple over without that ballast”).
I am now a C cup which I am really enjoying as I can buy clothes off the rack really easily ( including swimming costumes).
But it’s a really personal ( and often tough) decision for anyone to make.
The DIEP is a big surgery ( mine was 9 hours) and the recovery is tough ( I am only just back to driving after 6 weeks and tummy is still “ tight”) .
I know lots of women are happy with being flat as well as having implants.
Not sure if that helps .