Hi Barry,

My husband's flap from his left thigh became necrotic 8 days after his initial surgery. The 2nd day we were home, his developed a fever, there was a putrid odor and his drains were sludgy. He was airlifted to the hospital where they debrided the flap hoping to save it. Two days later, they removed the necrotic flap and replaced it with a flap from his right thigh.

That was 2 years ago. The second flap worked out great. At first, it seemed too big but it has shrunk some and looks nice and pink. The surgeon said that flaps can have a 20% failure rate. My husband is also diabetic and that surely played a part.

Hang in there! Go for the redo. You can do it. All the best to you.

Anita