Hello

i too am considering having Diep reconstruction having looked at various options and that seems the best for me. I have right side masectomy, it has left me scarred with loose skin flaps under arm where I had lymph node removal so that def needs tidying up. It's not pretty I'm hoping to have left breast reduced a bit to match the smaller reconstruction. Have you been to a meet at the hospital? I met 6 ladies who had all had Diep and there breasts looked very good with minimal healed scarring and they were all positive about the whole thing. Absolutely terrified of the op as I was very sick from the anaesthetia after masectomy. It is a long op but I feel it's the last stage of regaining some remedial normality. I'm sure the scarring may take a while to heal but for me the alternative is a lifetime of prosthesis and feeling disfigured. I wish you all the best with whatever you decide. I'm hoping to have the op in Jan/Feb to recover in the worst months but there is a long waiting list so who knows? Stay in touch

Silver 

Thank you so much for that post Silver. It sounds like you've had a really tough time. I was so lucky with a very early diagnosis and just a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I've now opted for preventative mastectomy and reconstruction as I have a strong family history and a high chance of the cancer returning but I'm fortunate that I can have the mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. Can I ask how you got to arrange the hospital meeting? Speaking to other ladies who have all had the procedure would be really helpful I'm sure. Good luck with everything and hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your op and to get back to some kind of normality. My sister had a similar situation to you and has always been over the moon with her reconstructed boobs. Take care. 
 

Lesley x

Thank you so much for that post Silver. It sounds like you've had a really tough time. I was so lucky with a very early diagnosis and just a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I've now opted for preventative mastectomy and reconstruction as I have a strong family history and a high chance of the cancer returning but I'm fortunate that I can have the mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. Can I ask how you got to arrange the hospital meeting? Speaking to other ladies who have all had the procedure would be really helpful I'm sure. Good luck with everything and hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your op and to get back to some kind of normality. My sister had a similar situation to you and has always been over the moon with her reconstructed boobs. Take care. 
 

Lesley x

It was a meet organised by the hospital where I will have the reconstruction. The Consultant I saw organised it so it may be worth speaking to your hospital. I met and looked at 6 ladies who all had had recon so it was a positive experience. Glad to hear your sister is pleased. With her result. We have no history of cancer in our family so it was a shock especially since the mammogram I had the year I was diagnosed didn't show the cancer. . I think I would do the same as you if I did have family history.

Best wishes hope it all goes well for you

Silver 

Thanks again for the advice Silver. The fact that your mammogram didn't reveal anything really just compounds why I've decided on this route. It would be nice to hear how you go on with your surgery and hopefully soon. Xx

Hi Lesley

Wondered if you have had your operation yet and how you are? 
Silver