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DIEP reconstruction or going flat
Good morning, I'm new to this site and I'm so glad I was referred to it. I've been diagnosed with HER2 positive last week and need to have a complete mastectomy on my left breast. Everything is mov...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I'm so glad to hear you're now 13 years past your surgery and that you're happy with your decision to go flat and have coped well. I'm leaning towards going flat and will definitely make an appointment with a qualified fitter.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
I had double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction a few years ago and my story with photos is in the choosing breast reconstruction private group,
I was large breasted (DD) so for me going flat seemed like a bridge too far - I did take the opportunity to go down to C cup though.
I was very happy with my decision even though it was a big surgery and recovery and it was costly as I had it in the private system .
The decision is extremely personal and as my breast surgeon said “ there is no right or wrong answer - only what is right for you”.
Take care and all the best with whatever you decide.