DIEP FLAP SURGERY

Hello everyone, 

I had DIEP FLAP surgery for my right side/boob - 6 days ago. I am home now so do feel free to ask me questions if you are considering DIEP flap surgery, I'll be happy to help. Recovery seems hard as I am sore around the tummy area. I was wondering does anyone else feel very bloated and gassy. My abdomen feels so tight too. Does anyone know when the tightness will fade?  Also my energy feels depleted and I am trying to get a good diet in. 

I would definitely love to hear your experiences. 

Best wishes, 

Lilly. 

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  • Not sure yet if I'm having lumpectomy or mastectomy. If it's a mastectomy I've been told that they'll be doing reconstruction at the same time. It will involve tummy and so will have tummy tuck. Not sure if this is the same procedure as yours as the term DIEP hasn't been mentioned as yet. Supposed to be seeing consultant on Thursday so may find out more then. Can I ask how long you was in hospital?

  • Hello Pippin. 

    Thank you for responding. I really appreciate that. 
    yes they took tummy fat and made my boob. I was suppose to be in hospital for 3 days but stayed for 5 only because I had v low blood pressure. I was trying to each and drink like mad to get the pressure up haha. 

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