Replying to @thepinkthreadblog No one warned me about the emotional side of recovery after my DIEP flap. Everyone talks about drains, pain, or hospital stays — but not the part where you look in the mirror and feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore. I remember crying because I felt so much regret. I didn’t know “buyer’s remorse” after surgery was a thing. I thought I was supposed to just feel grateful — but instead, I felt lost, sad, and unsure if I made the right choice. And I want to s

Understanding Drains and Wound Vacs After DIEP Flap Surgery