When I first discovered DIEP flap I read a plethora of negative stories and freaked myself out a little bit. Fortunately, the vast majority of DIEP experiences are positive, they are just not as commonly written about. That is why I want to update you on how I am doing 17 days out. It is not to brag, it is to provide hope and confidence for those who are approaching their own surgery.
Things I can do 17 days post-op:
- Walk upright
- Hold both hands straight above my head
- Take a shower by myself
- Drive
- Cook
- Hug my boys
- Go on longer walks
- Do light grocery shopping
- Do my hair and makeup (if I feel like it)
- Do light leg stretches
I am going to switch from recliner to bed this weekend...HOORAY! I also hope to get the ok to ditch this hospital bra today at my appointment. I think I am going to be fitted for a more “real” bra which will be nice!
My nausea is gone, my pain is hardly noticeable, I am still numb but there are some areas that are coming alive again feeling wise. The scars look good; the Doctor will look at them today and confirm they are how they should be at 17 days out.
All in all I feel EXCELLENT! Far better than I thought I would at this point. In short, this surgery can go extremely well. It is not as scary as you think. I pray that you too will have a success story. As always, feel free to ask me any questions that you may have! I am here to provide you with support.
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