My DIEP Journey
I had bilateral mastectomy with immediate recon (DIEP) on 28/5/14. I've been very lucky that my surgeon has never questioned my decision (prophalactic due to 3 generations of every female having breas...
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Had my plastic reviews every 2 weeks and now on 6mth reviews. Noticed some hard areas in breasts that are fat necrosis and normal after recon. Been told these can soften with time. Having Physio for my shoulder and back pain and to strengthen my back. Sensation has started to return to breasts - I can feel pressure/touch but not pain/temperature. Nipples even get erect in the cold - something I may have over shared with the Auskick mums!!! Overall still very pleased with result - just waiting for abdo wound to be fully healed to get into swimming!!