Support During DIEP Flap Surgery
Support During DIEP Flap Surgery Finding support during DIEP flap breast reconstruction is paramount to the success and recovery of your surgery. When I speak to others who are contemplating this type of breast reconstruction one of the first questions I ask is, “Do you have a support system?” I follow with the statement, “You will need it for this surgery!” Support during DIEP flap can include a variety of individuals both personal and professional. I wanted to take a retrospective look at the support women had for their DIEP flap surgery. I posted this question in the on-line support group I administer for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Name the three people who you found the greatest support from during your own DIEP flap breast reconstruction process. Breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, family members and friends can look at the replies from these women who have already had DIEP, who it was Continue Reading →