Double masectomy (DIEP)

Hello PJP74,  Sorry that you are dealing with breast cancer diagnosis.   I cannot help you with any information about the DIEP as did not have mastectomy.  I don’t know your circumstances but just a word of advice before deciding on what would be best for you.  Waiting until you have all the details is so important as you can then make a decision based on facts and not emotion.  I totally understand the emotions as had DCIS in one breast and Stage1 grade 2 in the left.  At first I thought we’ll just do a mastectomy and then I will get implants but my surgeon was patient with me and in the end I had lumpectomies and radiation to both breasts and on hormone blockers now.  I listened to him and radiation oncologist too.  Things can change along the way.  I wish you the best on whatever you decide to do.  Also I don’t know how old you are and that can figure into the decision too.  I was 72 at diagnosis and cancer was not aggressive.  
Hugs to you.

Barbara