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Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with DCIS on October 3rd. Left side. By my next appointment on the 22nd I’m supposed to decide on whether to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy. And then surgery is m...
Hi @FreckledGalaxy, my diagnosis to surgery was 9days.
I felt overwhelmed by the quickness of it all but was pleased to get on with things, there are so many decisions to make initially its normal to feel anxious. I'm now 5weeks post op after double mastectomy (by choice). It was always a no brainer for me that i would have a double and i don't regret it. I had expander implants at the same time, and once I've finished my chemo they'll be swapped to nice soft ones. I feel good when i go out with the reconstruction been done.
My surgeon told me that medicare covers both breast removal, he worked in both systems.
Take care
I felt overwhelmed by the quickness of it all but was pleased to get on with things, there are so many decisions to make initially its normal to feel anxious. I'm now 5weeks post op after double mastectomy (by choice). It was always a no brainer for me that i would have a double and i don't regret it. I had expander implants at the same time, and once I've finished my chemo they'll be swapped to nice soft ones. I feel good when i go out with the reconstruction been done.
My surgeon told me that medicare covers both breast removal, he worked in both systems.
Take care