Reconstruction, Lumpectomy v Masectomy
I was wondering if anyone knows if reconstructions are only for people who have masectomies or if there is a time limit from the time of surgery. My scaring & appearance is getting worse & is really d...
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Thanks Kath I told the dr the week after my surgery that I wished I'd had a masectomy because of the scaring & he told me that it would get better. Pffft its sooo much worse, I'v kind of hidden it a bit from my husband (who has been fantastic) & I showed him last night & he was very surprised. When I said that I think they think that at 53 you dont need a reconstruction his reply was "crap you need it for your mental health". Im seeing my GP tomorrow & will speak to him & his nurse. Someone said that being type 2 diabeties stopped them from doing a reconstruction so I hope that doesnt hold me back