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Maria3216
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9 years ago

Waiting on the waiting list!

Hello lovely ladies

Am sincerely hoping for some advice.  I underwent a left breast skin sparing mastectomy in December 2014.  I had an expander put in and have been waiting ever since for my DIEP surgery.  I get the distinct impression that my surgeon wants me to go for the implant procedure as he mentions it every time I see him, asking me if I'm sure and if I'm prepared for the scars, recovery time etc.  I know I have to be sure and have always been very firm in my decision, I really feel like he just wants the quicker procedure.  He scheduled my surgery for June and then cancelled at the last minute and now I am told it may not be until next year taking my waiting time into 2 years.  I am very interested in others waiting times and if there are any recommendations on what I should be doing.  Also, my surgeon is Dr Elias Moisidis, has anyone got any feedback on him please?  Feeling pretty desperate, people are constantly asking me if I have a date and I am finding it harder and harder to keep together emotionally when this happens.

Thank you in advance

Maria xo

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    socoda
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Maria,

    I have no personal knowledge or experience of expanders as I did have an implant with my skin and nipple saving mastectomy, however if you feel that your surgeon is giving you the run around or putting you off why not go for a second opinion with another surgeon?? I'm sure that the lovelies on here will be able to give you more information but I know that if I was losing confidence in my surgeon because I felt they were trying to just suit themselves re treatment I would be looking elsewhere. You are the person who has to live with the final results of your surgery not your surgeon and you are the one who has to be happy with the decision that you make for a very long time. Perhaps letting the forum know your local area so anyone who has had a surgeon in that area can help advise you?  All the best, let us know how you get on and what you decide to do. Xx Cath