DIEP FLAP | My Surgery Story | Breast Reconstruction

Here is the story to my DIEP Flap procedure back in March 2022. I remember saying I was just going to get implants but my plastic surgeon helped me narrow it down to what I really wanted due to results from radiation. This was a rough surgery, I am not going to lie about that but I am grateful that God allowed me to gracefully get through it. Please comment with any questions you may have. I hope this video helps someone who may be thinking about having this surgery or is currently getting ready to have this surgery. Sending prayers to you!

[@johannemccaughey4926]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am having my surgery July 5th! Scared of the recovery but grateful to be nearing the end of thia chapter 🙏

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@4timecancerfighter]

Thank you for sharing your story. You're the only current story. It is always helpful

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

You are so welcome!

[@velvetGalbert]

Thanks for the video. I have my mastectomy and reconstruction surgery on the left breast in next month in May. Kind of nervous

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

I felt the same way. Journaling helped tremendously. May God bring you peace as you go in and come out. Praying that all goes well in your surgery.

[@nadiyawan2637]

Thank you so much for sharing. Did you have the mastectomy and diep flap surgery at the same time? I'm going to see my reconstruction surgeon next week and schedule my surgery. Sending you lots of love, and please pray for me. ❤

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

I had the double mastectomy and the tissue expanders were placed and filled a little at that time. This was just in preparation for the surgery of my choosing. I didn’t have the reconstruction diep flap procedure until after radiation and after taking the Xeloda pill. It was a long journey.
Radiation was in fall 2021 and started xeloda shortly after then was cleared for surgery May 2022.

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

Will most definitely send prayers your way!

[@samanthasim2295]

Thanks for sharing! I just went through the same thing. I was told not to wear bra for 4-6 weeks. Any reason why your doctor allows it?

[@spirituallyuploading2797]

You’re so welcome. I remember it holding the drains in place but my memory is kind of foggy as to why. Possibly for swelling. However, I do see that most surgeons say not to wear a bra for a few weeks to make sure the flaps survive.