Welcome to the DIEP Program!
Recovery from DIEP flap reconstruction is a significant time, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Every person’s experience is unique, yet many share similar challenges: uncertainty about what’s normal, fear of doing the wrong thing, and a gap between being medically cleared and feeling truly functional.
The Moving Beyond Cancer DIEP Program is a guided recovery pathway designed to educate, empower, and support you through every stage of this journey — from decision-making and preparing for hospital, to early recovery, rebuilding strength, and returning to the important things in your life.
We understand that this period can feel overwhelming, particularly in the early weeks when it may seem like you are navigating it on your own. That’s why we have brought together practical tools, clear and reliable information, and real-world recovery insights from people who have been through DIEP reconstruction themselves.
Our aim is to help you feel informed, reassured, and supported, so you can move forward with greater confidence at every stage of your recovery.
Typical Recovery Timeline
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Program Phases
Important Reminder
Recovery following DIEP flap reconstruction is highly individual. Surgical techniques, tissue healing rates, pre-existing fitness levels, and potential complications can all influence your progress. While this pathway provides an evidence-informed framework, you may move through the phases at a different pace depending on your individual recovery.
Get Personalised Support
For optimal outcomes, we recommend completing this program alongside an Accredited Exercise Physiologist from Moving Beyond Cancer. Your exercise prescription can be tailored to your recovery, progressed safely, and modified as needed.
📍 In-person consultations: Camberwell, Victoria
💻 Online consultations: Australia-wide via Teams






