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Hongdo · 12-30-2014, 04:15 PM

Hi, I also had a failed DIEP flap reconstruction this year (in June). It was on the left side and was a delayed reconstruction after having a mastectomy in jan 2013. I was incredibly disappointed and, like you, my only choice now is tissue from my back and an expander. I am planning of having that done in sept 2015 - once I have healed properly. I am also worried about another failure but must accept that it's possible but worth a go. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
I understand that DIEP failure is not common - but you are not alone in this and have my sympathy x

12-30-2014, 04:15 PM	#3
Hongdo Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Re: failed reconstruction following prophylactic mastectomy Hi, I also had a failed DIEP flap reconstruction this year (in June). It was on the left side and was a delayed reconstruction after having a mastectomy in jan 2013. I was incredibly disappointed and, like you, my only choice now is tissue from my back and an expander. I am planning of having that done in sept 2015 - once I have healed properly. I am also worried about another failure but must accept that it's possible but worth a go. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I understand that DIEP failure is not common - but you are not alone in this and have my sympathy x __________________ Age: 42 Single parent of 3 children aged 14, 12 & 8 July '12: dx 9cm tumour in left breast and lymphs, HER 2 + ER+ PR+ Aug '12: MRI showed liver met Aug '12: started 6 rounds FEC T chemo with herceptin to start with the T part Jan'13 mastectomy left side April '13 NED - started radiotherapy June '14 Failed DIEP :( Oct '14 MRI - NED - herceptin and tamoxifen long term