Delayed reconstruction ?
I had a mastectomy 3 years ago and as some ladies may remember the surgeon did not offer reconstruction (I found at later he does not do them). He was recommended by BreastScreen as "he does a lot of...
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Hi ladies
Thanks everyone for the advice. I had looked at DIEP but the long time in theatre is such a worry (I had to have three surgeries initially and am not keen on going back, let alone for such an epic adventure, as my friend died during surgery).
Hey Marg - I like the idea of ''Bob the Boob Butcher'' but no, that is not his name (shame as it sounds good).
Yep, living rural at the time I had to travel to regional and that was bad enough. I could not afford to be away from home for too long and indeed this whole idea will depend on hubby's medical condition (he has been diagnosed with dementia) - at the minute he is lost if he cannot see me so there would be a lot to consider. BUT - I hate myself and the feelings are becoming overwhelming now.
Nikki - I am a member of the group but somehow it ended up at the wrong spot - I am not good with all this new tech stuff ! I might message you and chat about your story if that is OK ?
Summer :-)
Thanks everyone for the advice. I had looked at DIEP but the long time in theatre is such a worry (I had to have three surgeries initially and am not keen on going back, let alone for such an epic adventure, as my friend died during surgery).
Hey Marg - I like the idea of ''Bob the Boob Butcher'' but no, that is not his name (shame as it sounds good).
Yep, living rural at the time I had to travel to regional and that was bad enough. I could not afford to be away from home for too long and indeed this whole idea will depend on hubby's medical condition (he has been diagnosed with dementia) - at the minute he is lost if he cannot see me so there would be a lot to consider. BUT - I hate myself and the feelings are becoming overwhelming now.
Nikki - I am a member of the group but somehow it ended up at the wrong spot - I am not good with all this new tech stuff ! I might message you and chat about your story if that is OK ?
Summer :-)