DIEP undecided double mastectomy

Hi Anita

10 days after my op I thought the pain would be reduced and be replaced by discomfort but I guess it is only early days yet.  Once the drain comes out on Tuesday things will be a lot better. It is certainly an emotional  rollercoaster ride. I had my abdominal angiogram today so my PS can assess my blood vessels prior to  seeing him next week  to further discuss the DIEP.  My PS will fine tune the reconstructed breast  and lift the natural breast in 6mths.                                                                                                                                                                           Is the lift of the natural breast also covered by Medicare?  Medibank said  that the op could be considered as cosmetic surgery and therefore not payable by the fund.  However if the breast lift of the natural breast is covered by Medicare ,  the op should be covered by Medibank .                                                                              Whilst I was in hospital recovering from my mastectomy, one of the pink ladies Volunteer  was wearing numerous Pink ribbon badges. When I commented, she told me her breast cancer involving her nodes and that she had a modified radical mastectomy 27 years ago. She is 86 years old now  and is still doing voluntary work. She was quite an inspiration. I am 60 soon and would love to be able to volunteer time when I am 86    

All the best

Ro