Diep Flap and Ultra scan

Morning Everyone,

 

I would be glad if someone can advice me on this. I had Diep flap (left) breast reconstruction on 22nd of July 2015, and everything is ok apart from Diep flap wound (LT breast) that is taking too long to heal. (2).  My surgeon asked me to go for ultra scan to confirm whether is fat necrosis because have been treated for one. I’m worried because I will be going for the scan this afternoon at St. Barts Hospital. But I’m worried the side wound from my Diep flap breast  is not healing as I expected and I was told by my surgeon that my thigh skin might be removed to cover this wound because is too big, but I don’t want to because have  got too may scars. Mastectomy scar, 2009, Radiotherapy 2009, Recontruction with silicone using my back tissue in 2012 and got infected, and was removed in 2013.  Abdominal scars from recent Diep Flap breast Recontruction in July 2015. Please I need advice on these please from everyone who might have gone through the same process and everyone’s advice is needed too. I’m desperate to hear from everyone and your support is highly appreciated.

 

With regards 

 

Supporting92

I,too have had several operations,including 2 hip replacements,mastectomies,implants in,then out,DIEP last year,2 further ops attempting to rid of fluid in abdomen.

I suggest you go by your surgeons advice.What would be the alternative?

maybe discuss with BCN as well…take care,let us know of outcome