I purchased my first sleeve through the breastcare surgeons rooms and cost $79 for Jobst sleeve. However as I was made aware I would now need to wear this EVERY DAY for the rest of my life I checked around for better prices. I found a site in the US that sent very quickly and they also had a silicone topped sleeve which was a couple of dollars dearer but it grips and stays up and doesn't roll down so its my "good one" or "going out" one. I also found a place in Vic who send sleeves out and cost was $53. FYI Here is the screen shot of my order.
HOWEVER, HUGE BUG BEAR OF MINE IS THAT IF YOU GO THROUGH THE PUBLIC SYSTEM YOU ARE GIVEN THREE A YEAR FOR FREE!!!!!! However, it is nigh near impossible to get into that public system once you've had surgery in private. In fact I am yet to get a breast care nurse - A year yesterday since diagnosis. Ive emailed, phoned local hospital and McGrath foundation, and even had my GP write and phone the local public hospital - yet to no avail. McGrath nurses listed aren't still doing it and there is NOT ONE McGrath nurse on the Gold Coast - Unbelievable. There is one at Tweed Heads, two at Ipswich and many more in Brisbane. Anyway that's another story. I did get a letter from the Gold Coast university Hospital responding to my GP's letter and phonemail saying they hope and estimate I should get an appointment within say 90-120 days!!!!!!
HOWEVER, HUGE BUG BEAR OF MINE IS THAT IF YOU GO THROUGH THE PUBLIC SYSTEM YOU ARE GIVEN THREE A YEAR FOR FREE!!!!!! However, it is nigh near impossible to get into that public system once you've had surgery in private. In fact I am yet to get a breast care nurse - A year yesterday since diagnosis. Ive emailed, phoned local hospital and McGrath foundation, and even had my GP write and phone the local public hospital - yet to no avail. McGrath nurses listed aren't still doing it and there is NOT ONE McGrath nurse on the Gold Coast - Unbelievable. There is one at Tweed Heads, two at Ipswich and many more in Brisbane. Anyway that's another story. I did get a letter from the Gold Coast university Hospital responding to my GP's letter and phonemail saying they hope and estimate I should get an appointment within say 90-120 days!!!!!!
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