Second time around
Hello.... I was diagnosed with DCIS Invasive grade 2 breast cancer in my left breast in Nov 2009 when I was 43yo after been sent for a mammogram because I had never had one before. I had a lumpectomy...
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Hi @Christine_66 I am sorry you are going through this again, but you seem to have a good handle on it. I totally agree with what has been said, but I thought I would chime in with a couple of things. I had a BMX, I knew I was going to lose one, but given I had the densest bloody breasts, I decided they were both going. (I also had DD size) I spoke with a psychologist about my decision just to get clarity about it - that really helped. Turned out to be a good decision as the pathology showed some ‘unusual’ cells in the ‘good’ breast which would have needed monitoring - if and when they showed up on screening 😯 I agree, it sounds like you have made a decision after considering what you have been through.
Of course I was anxious before the surgery, but when I woke up, I can honestly say I felt relief and very comfortable with my choice. I also used the BRECONDA app to help me work through my decision on whether I wanted a reconstruction.
I had expanders put in at the time of the BMX. I have health cover and my out of pocket expense for both the surgeon and the PS for the BMX and expanders (which were switched to implants 4 weeks ago) is $3000. Both of my surgeons take part in ‘Gapcover’ - I had no out of pocket for the surgeon so the $3000 was for my PS. I should add that I was not a candidate for DIEP.
As you know, you can have reconstruction at any stage in the future and as time passes, you may decide you don’t want it. It is a very individual decision. Take care Mx
Of course I was anxious before the surgery, but when I woke up, I can honestly say I felt relief and very comfortable with my choice. I also used the BRECONDA app to help me work through my decision on whether I wanted a reconstruction.
I had expanders put in at the time of the BMX. I have health cover and my out of pocket expense for both the surgeon and the PS for the BMX and expanders (which were switched to implants 4 weeks ago) is $3000. Both of my surgeons take part in ‘Gapcover’ - I had no out of pocket for the surgeon so the $3000 was for my PS. I should add that I was not a candidate for DIEP.
As you know, you can have reconstruction at any stage in the future and as time passes, you may decide you don’t want it. It is a very individual decision. Take care Mx