Diep Flap reconstruction

@Julesdenis hello there! Im having a Mastectomy and Diep Flap reconstruction in a weeks time in Melbourne. Im ER+ only and had a recurrence in 2015 at my 4yr mark. Ive always been a private patient the past 6 years HOWEVER. My Surgeon also works through public as does a plastic Surgeon he works closely with. So I saw him late last year and they have both said to put me through the public system, Im Category 1 due to recurrence eventhough I am healthy and clear now its preventative. So due to christmas I opted for Category 2 which was 90 days and well here we are. If I went private through the plastic surgeon even with health cover my out of pocket was approx. $10,000. Ummm NO THANKS! I trust my Surgeon implicitly the past 6yrs so know Im in good hands. If you join the Reconstruction Group here on the forum, you'll have access to Photo Stories. Ive found it so very helpful!! plus the Plastic Surgeon stepped through the whole thing too and showed before and after photos. Good Luck Melinda xo