Hi Halza and welcome. I'm sorry that you find yourself here but hope that you find it as helpful and supportive as I have.
Are you referring to your specific medical advice, or the waiting list in the public system? If it's the latter it very much depends on what state you live in. Where are you?
The medical advice seems to be that you get the best reconstructive outcomes with immediate reconstruction, ie done at the same time as the mastectomy. This does not always suit everyone as mastectomies can happen early and fast, just after diagnosis when we are in shock and at the beginning of a vertical learning curve.
The type of reconstruction can affect timing too. A DIEP is a more arduous procedure than implants, but often is the one preferred if you've had radiotherapy.
Breast size can impact your choices and so the timing as well. I'd suggest asking your breast surgeon to detail for you her decision on the timing next time you see her. Unless it's a waiting list issue.
I had a double mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction. This took place after chemotherapy and was to some degree prophylactic. I avoided radiotherapy because I had the mastectomy.
Good luck and let us know how you get on. Big hug, Kate xox
