Hi Maria! I see you have made an appointment already to see another surgeon but I just thought I'd let you know, I'm in Kogarah - and have been seeing Dr. Damien Marucci as a public patient (He's got rooms in Kogarah and Miranda) - i think he's absolutely fantastic. I've had a mastectomy with expander and every single step of the way he has made sure I am comfortable with our plan and he very much made it my choice (based on the options he gave tailored to my situation). He never once made me feel pressured into what he felt was best, he's just made me feel that whatever I want he will make happen.
So just another option there! Good luck - i feel frustrated on your behalf that your current surgeon isn't listening to what you want!