Hi Michelle,
I also had DIEP. Margerie is correct regarding "you cant go back and have another DIEP", however you can go back and have a GAP (gluteus) flap. I had delayed recon using both my abdomen and my upper gluteus (DIEP & GAP) to give me the volumne I wanted. I just knew I wanted to be close to my original size (D). I am very happy with my tummy also...great perk...we deserve it!
heres a great site to learn more...
http://www.breastcenter.com/welcome/
also one of the Docs from the Center answers questions re any type of recon on this site...
http://members.boardhost.com/plastic...tml?1209333348
The reason I waited so long (3 years) was because I wanted to be in good shape prior to surgery AND psychologically I needed to be fairly confident I might actually be around for long enough to justify having these surgeries.(I know ,,,sounds wierd!,LOL)
Best wishes to you on the decision making process .let me know if you have more questions!
Marcia