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Hi Deborah,
I believe you are referring to a DIEP flap. I had a TRAM but my cousin had the DIEP and I know others who've had it as well. The DIEP is a longer operation due to all the microsurgery but it seems to be easier to recover from. I believe there is a website (sorry, can't remember what it is) to find surgeons who specialize in this operation. I highly suggest you find a group where there are two surgeons working as a team to cut down on the length of time in the OR. I'm not sure if you are doing a bilateral or not but it would make a huge difference spending half the time under anesthesia. Good luck to you.
Susan
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