DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Everything you need to know - with Dr Tasha and Dr C

[@rachelgray3743]

Im 2 weeks post op getting around better i had a diep flap my surgical team are amazing . I have a new belly button nurse made a comment it looked like a heart ❤️ my diep scar is really low on my knicker line. It's been amazing work. i can't believe the results already, although im swollen i can forsee the results. Im getting the spark back that i lost while going through cancer. Can't wait for going shopping now im looking forward to dressing for my body.❤

[@drtashag]

That is such great news Rachel. Glad that it went well. Wishing you continued good health in your recovery.

[@MrsDallimore08]

What a wonderful podcast. Thank you both of you

[@drtashag]

You are welcome. I am so glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏽

[@MrsDallimore08]

Just got to hope the DCiS doesn’t return as a DIEP won’t be an option for me. ( NIDDM, high BP, protein S deficiency on warfarin).

[@leslierave610]

I, thankfully, quit smoking the day I got the call that my biopsy was positive. I just had the diep flap done on August 20. I am still quite sore but getting better daily!

[@drtashag]

Glad to hear you are doing well Leslie. Wishing you all the best in your recovery 🙏🏽

[@vickiegrijalva3686]

Glad to hear it!! Just had a double mastectomy on 9/11/24. Didn’t want to wait to meet with plastic surgeon for another 6 weeks. And then another 3 for surgery. I waited 2 weeks and now wait for this the heal very well before reconstruction. More cancer was found after. Did you do any radiation or chemo?

[@leslierave610]

​@@vickiegrijalva3686 I did radiation. Looking back, if I could do it over, I'd do chemo and not radiation.

[@alisonkavanagh8306]

Fantastic and informative video Dr Tash, I wish I had seen this before my surgery.

[@drtashag]

I am so glad it was helpful Alison. I hope you are healthy and well 🙏🏽

[@aliciasutton2002]

I definitely know I did my research because of Dr. TASHA & DR WILLIAMS

[@drtashag]

@@aliciasutton2002 So glad you did your research Alicia.

[@metroflagyl1]

Where is the link for his app?

[@aliciasutton2002]

What a beautiful powerful ending his words was moving we having time & a voice yes its hard FIND YOUR VOICE. Amen because i was lost at a moment. 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@carrie-white]

Having already had a bilateral mastectomy with skin sparing immediate reconstruction and implants 6 years ago, do I have any options for deip etc, when I need to replace or remove my implants in 4 years?

[@drtashag]

Yes, as long as you are considered suitable, then a DIEP reconstruction is always as option.

[@jeniannicancerian1979]

No way in hell I would go home after even two days. It’s bloody painful and I stayed in the hospital for five. Also my blood pressure was low so it all depends.

[@tamannakhurshid2486]

In this kind of reconstruction women will feel the same feelings when they had the real breast?

[@drtashag]

No reconstruction will be able to compare to real breasts. However using your own body tissue will feel more natural.

[@tamannakhurshid2486]

@ Does it cover the insurance?