Hello,
I am a year post mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction and next week I am due to have nipple reconstruction, I was just wondering if anyone had been through this and how long the recovery was afterwards and how soon you felt able to return to work.
Hi Catndog I noticed you've not yet had any replies and as the site is quite busy your post has dropped down. My reply will bump it up to the top and I am sure someone with the right experience will be along soon. Best wishes
Dear Catndog,
I had nipple reconstruction in October as well as lipo fat transfer. The actual nipple reconstruction was fine, if I had only had that done I wouldn't have needed any time off work. The fat transfer though was another story as they had to go into both sides of the belly and both thighs as not enough fat just in one place! I'm going to have it tattooed in January so hopefully, that will go well.
Good luck with next week,
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