First appointment with a surgeon

Kari210​ Everyone's situation could be different but in my experience I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, and at my first appointment with the surgeon we talked about what we know so far and the surgery plans. He also gave me paperwork to fill out for the hospital so that I would get booked in for the surgery.

He didn't suggest other tests prior to my first surgery.

After the first surgery he has provided referrals for a few things so there's always been a number of days between seeing him and then going to get imaging done. 

I went through the private system so my experience may be different. I did not have any further tests on the day. My surgeon ordered an MRI for further diagnosis before she was able to plan surgery.  The earliest I could get in was about 5 days later.  

Good luck on Wednesday.  My advice, is to ask questions, the BCNA website has heaps of suggestions to help you figure out what you want to ask.  

Mine was over 8 years ago now Kari210​   - back then, they didn't do MRIs or anything other than the MG, US and Biopsy!   Tho my surgeon DID do his own US as well, in his surgery, to be sure, to be sure!  I was also given the quote for the 'gap', as I'd chosen to go private to have the surgery done asap rather than wait for a public surgeon.  My surgeon was the BEST.

So - my biopsy was tested over the Xmas/New Year period & I saw the Surgeon on his first day back in the office after the Xmas break on the Mon.  I had the dye put in for the Sentinel Node test on Tues (to identify the nodes that the tumours were draining to) and then I had my surgery on the Wed, staying in overnight - I had a lumpectomy including Sentinel Node removal!!  

Take care & all the best - make sure you have a trusted friend or family member with you as an extra set of ears & also for support. And also consider recording it (and all following appts) so you can go over it again later - as it is impossible to remember everything that is said at the time. You can then go over it again in the quiet of your home & make notes xx

Im regional so might be different but my first appointment the doctor opened my file and asked if I had had any test since referral- which had been 35 days so.. they then ordered the 1 test my GP didnt do and I had an 8 day wait for that had a physical exam and we booked surgery which took another 36 days. I had bloods and Pet scan done while I waited for appointment with surgeon.

I see you had your Surgeon's appointment 12 days ago. I hope you were pleased with the topics covered. 

As it is my first Surgeon's appointment this Wednesday, I am interested to know what other tests you were required to have carried out prior to surgery?

I wish you the very best.