DIEP Flap - Patient Information

This video is a patient information video about having DIEP Flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Contents Page
1:15 What is the DIEP flap?
2:57 Preparing for the DIEP flap
4:33 During & After the Operation
6:41 Potential complications of the DIEP flap
7:24 DIEP v Breast Implant reconstruction

[@janewalton925]

Great informative video! I will share amongst the Diep facebook group where there are always lots of questions regarding this. I had my DIEP a year ago and met up with a previous DIEP patient for a coffee to get this information. I also think that the video should include a section on the mesh that is used, many people nowadays are vegan, it is another question to ask the consultant. I also had protein power drinks before and after which definately helped the healing process. Maybe a follow up video would be good for when patients are back home on tips and expectations eg how to get comfy in bed, tips for stairs, showering eg using a towel dressing gown instead of a towel, stiff arms, nerve tingling etc?? The avatars are great, I recognise some of them too, well done 🙂

[@MEDICINEinaNutshell]

Thank you for your comments, Jane. Maybe we could have a chat about a potential follow up video? [e-mail]

[@MEDICINEinaNutshell]

Thanks Jane. Perhaps you can help us to disseminate the video (and the rest in the series, when are uploaded), so that more ladies hopefully benefit from watching the video? If this suits, perhaps you might contact me on [e-mail] 🙏🏽