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| Asked: 6/14/2013
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I had left mastectomy and immediate DIEP reconstruction on 4/4/13. |
| Asked: 6/12/2013
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I had à Diep surgery 11 monthes ago, but some adhésions are always présent (sincè 6 monthes) in thé Scarf of thé lower abdomen. Can massages... |
| Asked: 6/2/2013
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Five years ago I had a double mastectomy with TRAM flap. |
| Asked: 5/28/2013
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Hello, My wife was just diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 breast cancer. |
| Asked: 5/28/2013
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another lat flap nightmare story here...I know the muscle cant be put back but is there anything that can be done to ease the pulling/back... |
| Asked: 5/6/2013
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I experienced blunt blow to breast with car door. |
| Asked: 4/23/2013
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Is it possible to reconstruct both breast with this procedure if you are not very fat. |
| Asked: 4/22/2013
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I had diep flap reconstruction on 7/2010 - I have since developed an area of fat necrosis in the upper left quadrent ( right breast... |
| Asked: 4/2/2013
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I was just scheduled for a nipple sparing mastectomy. |
| Asked: 3/29/2013
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Acne between breasts after DIEP- Had DIEP in October 2012 and have since had issues with acne between my new breasts. |
| Asked: 3/21/2013
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A few more question on liposuction to correct problems to the right breast following reconstruction. |
| Asked: 3/17/2013
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I am a 2 time bc survivor, the first in 2002 lumpectomy, chemo and radiation the second 2011 mastectomy. |
| Asked: 3/13/2013
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I had a tram flap reconstuction in 1991. |
| Asked: 3/11/2013
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Had diep flap recon in 2009 with considerable necrosis on one side. |
| Asked: 2/21/2013
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I had double mastectomy with Diep flap reconstruction in Dec. |
| Asked: 2/14/2013
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MY TRAM FLAP AFTER ONE YEAR IS OOZING RIGHT THROUGHT THE BREAST. |
| Asked: 2/14/2013
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Hi am considering bilateral prventive mastectomy strong family hx.I was looking into the DIEP and SIEP flap procedures I am 34 still active want to... |
| Asked: 2/11/2013
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I had a mastectomy and TRAM Flap reconstruction surgery in 2001 a year after treatment for cancer (chemo/radiation). |
| Asked: 1/29/2013
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If you have a bilateral mastectomy and a DIEP reconstruction, can you still get pregnant in the future? Or is the abdomen too compromised... |
| Asked: 1/24/2013
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Post diep surgery muscle spasms in hip/waist. |
| Asked: 1/22/2013
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I just underwent the diep flap procedure on January 3rd and am recuperating at home pretty well. |
| Asked: 1/10/2013
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hi i am canadian and am trying to decide if i should have bilateral mastectomies. |
| Asked: 1/8/2013
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I had a DIEP flap in mid August with a scar revision operation in mid November. |
| Asked: 1/5/2013
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I am a petite (A cup) 65-year old women in otherwise good health who has just been diagnosed with a second primary cancer in the same breast. |
| Asked: 1/4/2013
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I am being told that my skin flap post reconstructive surgery has been identified to have cancerous cells. |
| Asked: 1/2/2013
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After a bilateral mastectomy, I had a SGAP reconstruction at Johns Hopkins. |
| Asked: 12/13/2012
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Oh Dear: I just emailed a plastic surgeon, asking about autologous fat transfer and he said he doesn''t know of anyone in British Columbia that does it. |
| Asked: 12/6/2012
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Hi Lillie, I have seen you speak many times and think you are amazing!!! I am a nurse navagator at a breast center in Rockford IL. |
| Asked: 12/1/2012
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I had unilateral DIEP flap reconstruction about a year and a half ago. |
| Asked: 11/28/2012
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I am 5 years post mastectomy/ tram flap reconstruction with large bulge across entire scar considering repair by a hernia specialist and a plastic surgeon... |
| Asked: 11/21/2012
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Thank you for your info on DIEP flap which is what I am thinking of. |
| Asked: 11/19/2012
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When they take fat from the stomach for breast, do they take only what they need because I don''t want to be left with a funny looking stomach area. |
| Asked: 11/8/2012
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Had DIEP on both breasts recently. Will have nipples, dog ears on stomach, and area under arms taken care of all together if possible when time allows. |
| Asked: 11/5/2012
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I read an earlier answer posted on 4/10/12: "Drs.Manahan,Rad,Rosson and Sacks are our four expert surgeons who specialize in this type of procedure. |
| Asked: 10/30/2012
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I had a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction in 2006. |
| Asked: 10/25/2012
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What are your thoughts on the TUG reconstruction for small women who are not candidates for the other flap reconstructions? Approximately how long is the... |
| Asked: 10/17/2012
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I am seven months out from bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction. |
| Asked: 10/16/2012
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I am going to an excellent plastic surgeon for a abdominal flap reconstruction after a modified radical mastectomy but I am wanting the other breast... |
| Asked: 10/9/2012
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I had a bilateral Diep Flap done in Georgetown two years ago, the result was very small flaps, size AA, and lots of scaring. |
| Asked: 10/5/2012
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I Had a DIEP flap on 25th June. |
| Asked: 10/2/2012
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Underarm "flabbiness" after double mastectomy - I have heard that after DIEP flap, a liposuction procedure can help with the flabbiness under the arms. |
| Asked: 9/21/2012
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I had mastectomy of left breast followed by radiation. |
| Asked: 9/18/2012
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My sister had in 2010 a bilateral mastectomy with latissimus dorsi flap with saline implants. |
| Asked: 9/3/2012
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I had my left breast removed in 2003 followed by a tram flap then chemo. My left breast is still perky although the areola tatoo has faded. |
| Asked: 8/28/2012
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I am due for mastectomy. |
| Asked: 8/25/2012
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DIEP - How do I sleep immediately after DIEP flap reconstruction? Will I actually be able to be lie down flat on my back... |
| Asked: 8/25/2012
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I''ve just been diagnosed with DCIS and am facing bilateral mastectomy. |
| Asked: 8/25/2012
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Hi, I''m 36-years old and was just diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast this week. |
| Asked: 8/25/2012
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Does the TE go under the muscle or in the actual "space" after a mastectomy with planned delayed DIEP flap? Will contact JH on... |
| Asked: 8/24/2012
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Having mastectomy, would like skin sparing w/ TE for delayed DIEP reconstruction. |
| Asked: 8/24/2012
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I was diagnosed with DCIS and invasive mucineous breast cancer ER+, PR+ HER2-. |
| Asked: 8/16/2012
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I have grade 3 with er + pr + and her 2 neg cancer with a lump that is lobular that is a big lump with interconnected 3 lobes. |
| Asked: 8/15/2012
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Hi..I have been diagnosed with IDC - right breast - 3 biopsies confirming the cancer - looks to be around 4cm...hard to tell as it... |
| Asked: 7/18/2012
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I had bilateral mastectomies with diep flap reconstruction. |
| Asked: 7/17/2012
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I am 47 and just diagnosed with DCIS and invasive...I am having surgery on July 25 and still worried about which reconstructive procedure to have. |
| Asked: 7/15/2012
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Thank you for your responses and I will see you on Tuesday to collect that hug :o). |
| Asked: 7/15/2012
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Forgive me, I posted a question earlier regarding the pea sized recurrence in my TRAM flap reconstructed breast. |
| Asked: 7/14/2012
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i have thin skin, and the implant shows. |
| Asked: 7/14/2012
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Local recurrence - I had this recon done in 2005 in California, 0/3 nodes, IDC 6:00 8mm, Grade II/III, DCIS two areas- 6:00 and 9:00, Tamox. |
| Asked: 7/13/2012
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Diep with implant? I have been getting tissue expanders filled for DIEP and do not have enough stomach tissue to do both breasts the... |
| Asked: 7/5/2012
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I have pretty severe stretch marks on my abdomen from pregnancies and excessive weight gain. |
| Asked: 6/8/2012
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I have researched the web for hours reading about DIEP procedure. |
| Asked: 6/8/2012
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I recently tested positive for the BRAC 2 gene. |
| Asked: 6/6/2012
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My girl friend asked me to research this for her. |
| Asked: 6/6/2012
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I had a TRAM flap done in 1999 on my right breast and of course I worry about getting cancer in my left breast. |
| Asked: 6/4/2012
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What is the percentage that breast cancer will return after a bi-lateral mastectomy ? I have DCSI and the calcifications are very small. |
| Asked: 6/1/2012
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Thank you for answering my question about my 3 pack abs. |
| Asked: 5/31/2012
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In 1999 I had a right mastectomy with an abdominal tram flap reconstruction of a new breast. |
| Asked: 5/30/2012
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I am a 59 year old in good health. |
| Asked: 5/12/2012
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I had DIEP stage 1 reconstructive surgery last summer. |
| Asked: 5/10/2012
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1 had a double mastectomy with expander/implants. |
| Asked: 4/24/2012
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As a followup to last weeks question. |
| Asked: 4/21/2012
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I am 45, BRCAI positive, and a two year survivor of Stage IIIC ovarian cancer. |
| Asked: 4/19/2012
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On 4/9/12 I underwent a left mastectomy and reconstruction for a reoccurance of DCIS. |
| Asked: 4/18/2012
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Hi, I am 2 years out of bilateral mastectomy with silicone implants and I hate the feeling...it is still a tight feeling and I wonder... |
| Asked: 4/11/2012
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Hi Lillie, You have been so gracious in answering and putting mind at ease about my concerns waking up during surgery. |
| Asked: 4/11/2012
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I have recently read about a breast reconstruction surgery that uses a layered DIEP/GAP fat transplant for each breast after bilateral mastectomy for patients who... |
| Asked: 4/11/2012
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Thank you for your reply! I''m doing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, so there won''t be any radiation or chemo. |
| Asked: 4/10/2012
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Hello, Could you list your plastic surgeons and their number of DIEP Flap procedures post training? I would like to get an understanding of their experience |
| Asked: 4/10/2012
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Can you talk about the pros and cons of having DIEP with expanders vs. |
| Asked: 4/9/2012
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Hello, I justed wanted to say thank you for answering and most importantly putting my mind at ease. |
| Asked: 4/6/2012
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DIEP flap not enough stomach tissue- I am in the process of figuring out what type of reconstruction to have for double mastectomy. |
| Asked: 4/6/2012
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I had bilateral mastectomies done almost 2 years ago. |
| Asked: 4/3/2012
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I had a bilateral mastectomy with TRAM flap reconstruction at the end of Jan, 12. |
| Asked: 3/29/2012
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Hello! I have an appointment with Dr. |
| Asked: 3/21/2012
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Lillie, I am reading your book, Stealing Second Base and have shed a few tears of joy and sadness hearing your story. |
| Asked: 3/19/2012
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I''m having a delayed DIEP flap reconstruction and need to know if I''ll be able to function independently after hospital release.. |
| Asked: 2/21/2012
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I had a double mastectomy with flap reconstruction 3 years ago..also had nipple reconstruction and tattooing once by my PS and twice by a tattoo... |
| Asked: 2/14/2012
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Hi, I''m 44 year old. 3.5 years ago I was diagnosed with dcis and had lumpectomy with radiation. |
| Asked: 2/9/2012
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Hello, I was recently diagnosed as having a BRCA2 mutation, and I live in San Francisco, California. |
| Asked: 1/28/2012
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Hi, I just had diep flap surgery 1 week ago. |
| Asked: 1/24/2012
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Hi--an update-thank you so much for answering my previous question last month related to dx of Paget''s and type of surgery to have--your advice was... |
| Asked: 1/4/2012
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Are there any trials for breast reconstruction via Cell Assisted Lipo Transfer? I understand that this procedure is inclusive of the combination of stem... |
| Asked: 12/19/2011
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I had a bilateral mastectomy 6 years ago and delayed reconstruction w implants that failed - 2 months ago I had Diep Flap and am... |
| Asked: 12/12/2011
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Hello - I had a pedicle tram flap surgery done 4 weeks ago. |
| Asked: 12/7/2011
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I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2006 and had LAT Dorsi reconstruction with an implant. |
| Asked: 12/2/2011
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I am 59, 5 ft 9 in, 255 lbs, never smoked, elevated LDL, BP 150/87, insulin resistant but blood sugar is well controlled and use... |
| Asked: 11/30/2011
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I had a DIEP flap reconstruction six months ago. |
| Asked: 11/25/2011
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I''m trying to understand why Plastic Surgeons who advertise that they are "trained in the latest micro-surgery techniques" continue to do pedicled-TRAM breast reconstruction |
| Asked: 11/18/2011
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I had mastectomy with reconstruction about 6 weeks ago and I am unintentionally losing weight, not rapid weight loss but a small amount every time... |
