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nickye05
14 years agoMember
hello and question
Dear anyone,
My name is Nicky, 49 yrs, double mastectomy 18months ago, have been into Medicare twice to ask about breast reconstruction rebates and burst into tears the minute I open my mouth a...
LouiseTurner
14 years agoIn Memoriam
Gees this is hard......I had a complete meltdown last Friday after seeing a plastic surgeon about reconstruction. I was completely overwhelmed by the whole deal.
Anyway, I got over it for now.
I asked my breast surgeon, who I highly respect, about who she recommends and has worked with and who also operates in the public system. Where I am, Central Coast, it seems the best (most current) surgeons do both public and private. I asked for 2 referrals, then the first plastic surgeon I met suggested a third.
I'm comfortable with that. I'd also like to speak to past patients. I think plastic surgeons show you their work in photos. The surgeon last week also had a preferred technique. All this helps to choose the right one.
I am also fortunate to have a surgeon friend, who works in the same hospital and found their opinion helpful too.
So maybe start by asking your breast surgeon for some ideas. I think you need a referral anyway.
I have noticed some ladies talk about surgeons in posts so perhaps let us know your area and you never know who might chime in.
It's all good research I reckon.
Good luck
Louie