New Breast Cancer Option: DIEP Reconstructive Surgery (in HD)

[chadbrady1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THIS PROCEDURE TO ME....I AM A 40 YEAR OLD WHO HAS 2 CHILDREN ONE AT 13 AND THE OTHER AT 10....THEY DIAGNOSED ME WITH DCIS PRE CANCER CELLS IN JANUARY 2011. THEY SAID I WOULD JUST HAVE TO HAVE SOME RAD TREATMENTS BUT THEN I FOUND OUT THROUGH FURTHER TESTING THAT THE MARGINS WERENT CLEAR SO I OPTED FOR THE MASECTOMY WITH MY HISTORY OF CANCER. NOW I HAVE TO HAVE AN ULTRASOUND BIOPSY TO FIND OUT IF ITS INVASIVE ON THE 11TH OF MAY... I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED...XOXO

[mrslizabbott]

Wow. I had the flap, and it was a mistake. I'm very active and now I'll never be able to lift over 15 lbs, without risk of a hernia in my abdomen, since they removed the muscle. I had a long recovery time - 6 weeks, much like a c-section, maybe worse. I wish everyday I hadn't of done it. They DIEP sounds much better. Glad to know about it in case anybody asks me for advice.

[TheBluClarinet]

Fantastic video, Cathy...IF I still had insurance this is the place I'd go, but...still waiting on the Lord.

[AgendiaInc]

Very good job on explaining - this will help a lot of women and patients answer their questions.

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[brendaclee3]

Can anyone tell me if the breasts and/or nipples have any feeling left after the DIEP procedure? Are nerves restored?

[jhunchavez]

What is the name of this facility in New Orleans?

[InformationalVideos]

@jhunchavez Center for Restorative Breast Surgery

[LASIKeyes]

Cathy, great job on explaining all of the details about going to NOLA for breast reconstruction! I just finished a couple of months ago. I started my DIEP with a local surgeon, and after he refused to address a complication, I decided to go to NOLA. Dr. DellaCroce revised every aspect and fixed my complication. I am elated with my result!! It was easy, every last detail is taken care of for us, and I had so much fun being a tourist in that great city!!