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This surgery actually takes 10-12 weeks to recover. if the surgeon instructs you to walk in a bent-over position for 3 weeks AND to elevate legs, the process is a long hard road. I had to RE-learn to walk upright. Re-learn to sit up straight. RE-learn to drive sitting with a pillow. They don't tell you that they cut thru a rib for this surgery! I have chest pain during a mammogram for the other side of the breast. If I pick up something heavy there is a type of Charlie horse that forms in the process. I have to stop to re-try or not do it at all!! I was NOT told pre-op that I would need to walk in a bent-over position so I was shocked! I was told at the 3-week appointment, "you can be upright now." Sure HOW!!! She casually instructed me like I had been bent over for 3 days, no, it was 3 weeks. The body got STUCK in this position for THREE weeks! I was still unable to drive to this appointment and needed someone to drive me. I was also told to still keep my legs elevated with pillows. I needed to start finding a way to move AND to be IN NORMAL BODY POSITIONS so I removed the pillows to begin the process! This level of pain turns you into a toddler, unable to do a lot. I stayed dressed for 3 weeks in the same outfit because of the level of pain. I could not take a shower either. I bought simple foods to put in the oven or microwave but UNABLE to bend nor reach to make a meal. I could only make a sandwich on my own for the 3 weeks. I ate on a plastic plate for 3 weeks. At 3 weeks my other drain was removed so I took a shower for that; I had accidentally moved wrong then felt a great amount of pain. Afterwards, I had to sit for a whole hour because I was so worn out. I could not do anything afterwards! The surgeon informed me healing is 8 weeks but I needed another note for work for another week. She said it actually takes 7 weeks. I was NOT walking upright so I don't know what world she was in!! I needed to return to work. I worked hard at trying to be somewhat upright so I could look normal! It hurt to try to walk upright to look normal. This process is really a 10-week healing process NOT 7! They obviously have not been thru this type of surgery themselves!! I needed a pillow in the car seat to drive to work because I could NOT sit upright for another 5 weeks!! They kept mentioning walking in the house. Walking did NOT add to any part of the healing process. I walk all the time and still have stiff, hard, and numb abdomen at 35 weeks! 3 weeks=They tried to setup physical therapy but kept giving me a location that is 30 miles one way. I kept telling her I will NOT drive 30 miles, give me to the location that is closer to me. I learned this should have been set up 2 weeks ago instead of at 3 weeks. The idiots knew I NEEDED PT but didn't set it up 2 weeks ago!! It was too much going back & forth with phone calls and emails so I did it on my own. It been 35 weeks and still working to get rid of the stiff, numb, hard feeling. The stomach area feels like someone inserted a cutting board in the abdomen area. They are ALWAYS in a rush to put us thru the next phase. I had just finished radiation so the surgeon was eager AND RUSHED to refer me to the surgeon that could do this type of surgery. I was filled with a great amount of lethargy and low stamina to go to all of the appointments as they wore me out. There is lotsa imaging that is blood work, x-ray, and other appointments needed! All of the pre-op tests were done but NO surgery appointment. She had been booked for weeks and weeks in advance!

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How many cc's is this?!?!?!

I did all three❤❤

Are thess Implants?

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Thank you for sharing your story. I’m 41 and after several years of breast implant illness or BII, I decided to have this surgery in Houston, TX. I had my implants removed and DIEP flap surgery at the end of last March. I am now a little over 3 weeks post-op, and am feeling better everyday. I did have pain, but was supplied with enough pain killers to get me through. Like she said the drains do suck but they aren’t in for long. Without the implants I look and feel better than I ever have. I was only concerned about about my breasts honestly, but a fabulous side effect is how good my midsection looks now. After 4 kids, I now have my figure back. I am so grateful for this surgery and for the wonderful surgeon and his care team that took care of me. This was the best decision I ever made for myself. Note: I never had cancer, I simply had implants and it went bad for me, and I did not want to just remove the implants and deal with whatever small amount of sagging boobs that I had left. I had almost nothing before implants and knew it would look even worse after them, so opted for this surgery, and it’s been a huge blessing. To anyone considering this surgery, definitely choose your surgeon carefully and know that all the work is worth it. For anyone about to have the surgery, don’t fret, you’ll be fine!

Thank you so much for this video. I had a double mastectomy a year ago in April and I was pretty thin from chemo and was told I wasn’t a good candidate for Diep at the time and I didn’t want implants so I just went flat. But now I’m starting to consider this surgery and your video gave me so much hope! Thank you and I’m so glad that your surgery was a positive experience for you! ❤

Hey PA. Can you make sure the orders are clear, accurate, and legible? Oh, and complete. That would help. With ICD-10's. And okay additional imaging if needed. That would be lovely.

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I love these!

They thought they could show the same person 2 times, and we wouldn't noties

I can't tell the difference 😂😅

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Just had DIEP flap reconstruction

Why is the surgical line up and down and now a smile line?

Amen 🙏 Dr. Ochoa amazing doctor ❤️

Is prma the same as diep flap?

I had the diep flap instead of implants on Nov. 13, I’m 5 weeks post op. Got my energy back and on treadmill already one hour a day. I feel good thank god but what a surgery 8.5 hours under and then when you wake up it’s crazy! Plus hospital gave me Covid on top of all the pain shhhiittt!!!! I made it and I’m happy with my scars and my own boobs❤️🙏

Great work!

Thanks for posting! Having this done in the Spring

Had this done by 2 amazing surgeons last month. So happy with the results. I know it varies per woman, but my post operative recovery is so much sooner after the surgery and much better than I expected. It’s a very long surgery. Mine took 7 hours. I have the utmost respect for the surgeons who perform these surgeries. They are helping so many women.

My plastics and I are taking about doing a hybrid flap w implant using abdomen. So happy to hear

Which she would explain what prma is. Not everyone knows that acronym

Thank you for sharing

Awesome surgeon, great bedside manner! You Rock Dr. Whipple!

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Rip lovely lady

Thank you, so very much, for taking the time to make this video for those of us who are scared to death. You are my angel! 😇

5 yr recipient here of the DIEP FLAP🙋‍♀️! So thankful to the supernatural hands & wisdom of the Dr's at PRMA! Fun fact. I was awaken by this handsome Dr here at 3am during my stay at the hospital. The nurse staff looking after me thought there was a problem & called him. His presence brought supernatural PEACE!😃...the problem was with the machinery not my body 🙌🙌Praise God🙌🙌

Just had this surgical procedure on January 17,2023... LOVE the results!!! Highly recommend this for any woman looking for a more natural realistic looking/feeling breast reconstruction!!!

Thank you so much i was about to give up until i found this video

Glad to hear all went well with you. Q: after the laits us Doris flap on left side what type of reconstruction did u get? Tissue expanders & replaced with silicon implants on both breasts since you decided to remove right breast also. I am sort of in a similar situation & would like to know more. Stay blessed 👍🙏

Dr Pisano was my doctor 7 years ago. I had immediate Diep at the time of the mastectomy.

Black and white tennis shoes Dr Ochoa!!

Excelente Médico! Sumamente profesional y con mucha experiencia. Tube mi cirugía con el hace 3 semanas y estoy feliz con el resultado. Dios lo bendiga Dr Ochoa 🙏

Im considering this procedure for BOTH breast. Is it a fairly safe procedure? Any questions to ask a potential surgeon? How soon can I resume normal activity

Does this mean your just flat till DIEP? I’m ok with that because I don’t want expanders.

Hi dr, I’m needing a Flap surgery but I don’t find a Dr witch accept my insurance 😢 I was referred to PRMA but they deny the service because they don’t accept my insurance I’m having a hard time finding a Dr

respect for you both，Dr and patient ！

It looks like a T-bone steak...

🥊Sign me up to fight! 🥊 Let's go!!

I had the same procedure 3 weeks ago